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Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

A warm, fall-inspired side dish featuring roasted acorn squash glazed with a spiced bourbon maple sauce and topped with crunchy toasted pecans for an elegant lunch pairing.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans is Elijah Craig Small Batch. Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squashes, halved and seeded
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle olive oil over acorn squash halves and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place squash cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  4. Remove acorn squash from oven and turn cut-side up. Brush generously with bourbon maple glaze.
  5. Return to oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, basting once more halfway through.
  6. Sprinkle toasted pecans over glazed squash just before serving for a crunchy finish.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 88%
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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Old Forester 1920 complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 87%
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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Toffee, Oak Orange Zest, Baking Spice, Honey
Pairing Score 87%
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Woodford Reserve Standard

Bourbon 45.20% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Woodford Reserve Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Dried Fruit, Cocoa, Spice Mint, Orange, Toasted Oak
Pairing Score 87%
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86%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 86%
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Maker’s Mark 46

Barrel Finished Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Maker’s Mark 46 complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Toasted Oak, Caramel Baking Spice, Cocoa, Dried Fruit
Pairing Score 86%
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Old Forester Statesman

Bourbon 47.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Old Forester Statesman complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Cherry, Apple, Oak Caramel, Baking Spice, Vanilla
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

Angel’s Envy Standard

Barrel Finished Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Angel’s Envy Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Dried Fruit Oak, Baking Spice, Red Berry
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Buffalo Trace Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Buffalo Trace Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Mint, Molasses, Pepper
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Four Roses Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pecans

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 85%