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Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Tender roasted pumpkin wedges glazed with a smoky maple bourbon sauce, topped with rich sage butter—an elegant, seasonal side perfect for Halloween feasts.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sugar pumpkin, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with chopped sage; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine maple syrup, bourbon, smoked paprika, cinnamon, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss pumpkin wedges with the maple bourbon glaze until evenly coated.
  5. Arrange wedges in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  6. Roast for 30 minutes, flipping wedges halfway through to ensure even caramelization.
  7. Remove from oven; place a dollop of sage butter atop each wedge and allow to melt before serving.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 89%
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88%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

George T. Stagg Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 88%
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86%

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 85%
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84%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Knob Creek Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 84%
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84%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Wild Turkey 101 complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Wild Turkey Longbranch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Smoky Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Sage Butter

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 84%