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Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Tender pumpkin gnocchi tossed in a luscious spiced bourbon glaze and crispy sage brown butter creates a decadent autumnal main course perfect for Halloween gatherings.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pumpkin gnocchi (fresh or store-bought)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until it begins to foam.
  2. Add sage leaves to the butter and sauté until crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Remove sage leaves and set aside on paper towels.
  3. Carefully add bourbon to the skillet and stir, allowing the alcohol to cook off for about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, cooking until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing gently to coat them evenly with the bourbon glaze.
  6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve gnocchi garnished with crispy sage leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan if desired.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

George T. Stagg Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
strong
84%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Booker’s Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

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

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Knob Creek Rye complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

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

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Knob Creek Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

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

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Old Forester 100 Proof complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Wild Turkey 101 complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

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

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 84%
strong
83%

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its pan saut ed profile.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 83%