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Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans

A cozy, autumnal side featuring roasted butternut squash glazed with a warm spiced bourbon-maple sauce and topped with crunchy toasted pecans—perfect for Halloween gatherings and seasonal dinners.

Best Pairing Answer

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

Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine bourbon, maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add butternut squash cubes to the bowl and toss well to coat evenly with the glaze.
  4. Spread the coated squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Roast for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the squash is tender and caramelized.
  6. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving dish.
  7. Sprinkle toasted pecans over the top and gently toss to combine.
  8. Serve warm as a rich, flavorful side that pairs beautifully with bourbon.

Top Matches

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

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted 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-Maple Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted 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-Maple Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted 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-Maple Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted 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-Maple Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted 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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86%

Maker’s Mark 46

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

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

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