Elegant Pie – Cookbook Giveaway

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Enter our giveaway open to US members for Elegant Pie: Transform Your Favorite Pies into Works of Art by Karin Pfeiff-Boschek. EYB is offering one additional copy to our members outside the US. This book made my Baker’s gift guide this year.

Karin is an Instagram sensation known for creating objet d’art out of pie dough. One of her recent postings demonstrates how intricate and elaborate her work with pastry is. In her debut book Elegant Pie, she shares the secrets behind these stunning creations.

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With Karin’s detailed descriptions and photographs, we can all be inspired to pie greatness. Special thanks to Andrews McMeel for providing the materials necessary for our EYBD preview and for offering copies of this stunner of a book in our giveaway below.

Thanks to the publisher for providing three copies of the above-referenced title in our giveaway open to EYB Members in the US. EYB is offering one additional copy to our members outside the US.  One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you try first?

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  • ury  on  January 9, 2020

    first one will be to learn how to make dough properly

  • JenjiRM  on  January 9, 2020

    Purple pie dough!

  • MarciK  on  January 9, 2020

    Reflections of summer

  • voodoooffood  on  January 9, 2020

    Impressions of autumn

  • Lusciouslsi  on  January 9, 2020

    Ooooh!I’m starting with the Apple & Passion Fruit Pie Filling!

  • Kristjudy  on  January 9, 2020

    Impression of autumn

  • mcrimmins  on  January 9, 2020

    A Chocolate Dream

  • hippiechick1955  on  January 9, 2020

    Brown Pie Dough

  • kmn4  on  January 9, 2020

    Cranberry-orange pie filling

  • hillsboroks  on  January 9, 2020

    I would try to make the First Yulips of Spring.

  • hillsboroks  on  January 9, 2020

    I would try to make the First Tulips of Spring.

  • ebalk02  on  January 9, 2020

    A garden of flowers and hexagons

  • kimfiona  on  January 9, 2020

    I would love to try the plum and cherry pie

  • bkwrms78  on  January 9, 2020

    Crimson pie with paisley circles.

  • dusya4  on  January 9, 2020

    Braids and Hearts

  • Cmoran  on  January 9, 2020

    It’s perfect weather here for Summer flower garden: plums and cherries in full bloom (page 45)

  • garethm  on  January 9, 2020

    Apple and passionfruit filling

  • cpauldin  on  January 9, 2020

    I can’t wait to try the brown (chocolate) dough, with chocolate and espresso- I can think of so many great fillings for this!

  • ravensfan  on  January 9, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • riley  on  January 9, 2020

    The first tulips of spring

  • surtur  on  January 9, 2020

    Little acorns and oak leaves

  • GregH  on  January 9, 2020

    Crimson pie with paisley circles

  • ckbkaddict  on  January 10, 2020

    I have a house in Portugal so I would definitely try the Portuguese Azulejos Tile pie first. 🙂

  • Siegal  on  January 10, 2020

    I want to try the different colored doughs

  • Dendav  on  January 10, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • Shana.  on  January 10, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • roxlet  on  January 10, 2020

    I would love to try her pie dough that seems so easy to design with!

  • Plumbobmummy  on  January 10, 2020

    Braids and hearts

  • Natlovesgib  on  January 10, 2020

    Bicolor geometric design inspired by Bauhaus

  • LeMinou  on  January 10, 2020

    Cranberry orange pie filling

  • demomcook  on  January 10, 2020

    The chocolate pie dough and Hearts, Hearts, Hearts for Valentine’s Day.

  • Blackeyedsusans  on  January 10, 2020

    summer-flower-garden-plums-and cherries in full bloom

  • lavenderblonde  on  January 10, 2020

    I’d like to make the Creamy Dark Chocolate Pie first it sounds amazing!

  • LaurenE  on  January 10, 2020

    Crimson pie with paisley circles

  • bookmark77  on  January 11, 2020

    Crimson pie with paisley circles

  • pigwhistler  on  January 11, 2020

    Braids and Hearts

  • bookmark31  on  January 11, 2020

    Apple and passionfruit filling

  • bookmark58  on  January 11, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • CarolineJulie  on  January 11, 2020

    The weather is terrible, cold, wet and windy, so maybe tulips of spring to look forward to better weather.

  • maci234  on  January 11, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • ElizM  on  January 11, 2020

    the cranberry orange or cherry pie filling

  • RSW  on  January 11, 2020

    Brown (chocolate) pie dough

  • sarahawker  on  January 11, 2020

    A tear in the fabric of space-time

  • CookieMomster12  on  January 11, 2020

    Cherry pie for Valentines day

  • t.t  on  January 11, 2020

    Creamy dark chocolate pie filling

  • Steben  on  January 11, 2020

    Crimson pie with paisley circles

  • FrenchCreekBaker  on  January 11, 2020

    Impression of Autumn

  • trudys_person  on  January 11, 2020

    Bicolor geometric design inspired by Bauhaus – looks beautiful! Absolutely striking!

  • sedm3949  on  January 12, 2020

    Beeches, birches and blossoms!

  • sequoia55  on  January 12, 2020

    Cranberry-orange pie filling

  • lozzle77  on  January 12, 2020

    A Chocolate Dream

  • Applebow  on  January 12, 2020

    Hearts hearts hearts

  • Dannausc  on  January 12, 2020

    Purple pie dough

  • mpdeb98  on  January 12, 2020

    A Chocolate Dream

  • calguire  on  January 12, 2020

    Hearts, hearts, hearts

  • MiMi60  on  January 12, 2020

    Braids and Hearts

  • banba1  on  January 12, 2020

    Little acorns and leaves of mighty oak

  • RickPearson54  on  January 12, 2020

    purple pie dough

  • dan031082  on  January 12, 2020

    Portuguese azulejos tile

  • SaucheyR  on  January 12, 2020

    Very first would be the flaky all butter pie dough

  • MaggieMaggieMae  on  January 12, 2020

    Plum and Cherry Pie

  • HomespunHouse  on  January 12, 2020

    Basic pie dough

  • GiovannaR  on  January 13, 2020

    Purple (blueberry) pie dough

  • Redmoose31  on  January 13, 2020

    Gothic Rose window

  • leilx  on  January 13, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • fmd518  on  January 13, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • Jesmondgirl  on  January 13, 2020

    I would like to try hearts hearts hets!

  • dbranigan27  on  January 13, 2020

    I would try the Cherry pie filling. That last filling we made wasn’t so great!

  • Pizzacat13  on  January 13, 2020

    Such whimsical recipe names! I’d try the First Tulips of Spring.

  • Mtetpon  on  January 13, 2020

    brown pie dough

  • TheLynchyMob  on  January 14, 2020

    Cranberry Orange Pie

  • rchesser  on  January 14, 2020

    Chocolate Dream.

  • chefthomas  on  January 15, 2020

    Apple and passion fruit pie filling

  • ceejayen  on  January 15, 2020

    Creamy dark chocolate pie filling

  • Racook  on  January 15, 2020

    Red beet pie dough

  • wildchild  on  January 16, 2020

    Bicolor geometric design inspired by Bauhaus

  • lisa59  on  January 16, 2020

    A Chocolate Dream!

  • asweetpeach  on  January 16, 2020

    The first tulips in spring. It just sounds like a beautiful pie 🙂

  • AshtasticAwesome  on  January 16, 2020

    Pie in the sky!!! It just sounds fun.

  • vhfvhf  on  January 16, 2020

    Green (spinach) Pie Dough

  • Jasmine4494  on  January 18, 2020

    Too many “want to try” projects in this book. I don’t believe I’ll be able to leave it to chance; this one is being added to my library.

  • Su2cool  on  January 18, 2020

    The cathedral window looks lovely

  • davisesq212  on  January 18, 2020

    The Beauty of Fruit.

  • Ishtar  on  January 18, 2020

    Eye in the pie

  • Shelley.b  on  January 18, 2020

    Purple pie dough

  • HelenB  on  January 18, 2020

    “A field of carnations” sounds wonderful

  • Maaseelulu  on  January 18, 2020

    Crimson pie with paisley circles

  • clairew137  on  January 19, 2020

    Purple pie dough!

  • nursepp  on  January 19, 2020

    purple pie dough

  • Sand9  on  January 20, 2020

    Thanksgiving Pie x

  • Maefleur  on  January 20, 2020

    purple pie dough sounds fun!

  • jd5761  on  January 20, 2020

    Braids and Hearts for me

  • mgo  on  January 20, 2020

    Beautiful pies! Would love to learn these techniques

  • virjeania  on  January 20, 2020

    Basic pie dough because I have never successfully made a pie crust.

  • mrskitcatb  on  January 20, 2020

    A Chocolate Dream

  • Jesmondgirl  on  January 21, 2020

    Eye in the pie would be a good start!

  • mpritchard  on  January 22, 2020

    Little acorns and leaves of mighty oak

  • NaomiH  on  January 23, 2020

    Basic pie dough

  • lisambb  on  January 23, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • Ren23  on  January 23, 2020

    A chocolate dream.

  • Ishtar  on  January 24, 2020

    Red (beet) pie dough

  • margiebh  on  January 24, 2020

    Garden of Flowers and Hexagons!

  • Kouture007  on  January 24, 2020

    First tulips of spring

  • Tracey11  on  January 24, 2020

    I would first try the Cookie Crumb Pie Crust recipe.

  • dtremit  on  January 24, 2020

    A garden of flowers and hexagons!

  • Lora724  on  January 24, 2020

    Apple and passion fruit pie filling sounds delish.

  • moralla  on  January 25, 2020

    A tear in the fabric of space-time

  • Mimmi  on  January 25, 2020

    Crimson pie with paisley circles.

  • Sfgordon  on  January 26, 2020

    would like to try ‘bicolor geometric design inspired by Bauhaus’

  • antpantsii  on  January 27, 2020

    I’m afraid that I would have to start with the basic pie dough; then move on to the pate brisee before i wold attempy anything elae.
    This would be on my bucket list to make a reliable pastry for pie!

  • kennethjohngilmour  on  January 28, 2020

    start with something simple like apple pie filling found on page 27

  • bopper  on  January 28, 2020

    the Cherry Pie filling

  • Hawky  on  January 29, 2020

    I would try the little acorns and leaves of mighty oak. I love the look and already have the cutters.

  • lpatterson412  on  January 30, 2020

    A chocolate dream!

  • HLadd  on  January 30, 2020

    A Garden of Flowers and Hexagons

  • maggz19671  on  January 30, 2020

    Impr3ssion of autumn

  • BatshevaR  on  January 30, 2020

    basic pie dough. I need a good, reliable recipe.

  • maisietoo  on  January 31, 2020

    Creamy dark chocolate pie filling

  • Breeze81  on  January 31, 2020

    This is wonderful. I’d love to start with the Impressions of autumn

  • KitKatCat  on  February 1, 2020

    Cherry pie filling

  • hdh74  on  February 2, 2020

    a chocolate dream

  • Karla123  on  February 2, 2020

    Summer flower garden: plums and cherries in full bloom. This would be a delight to eat.

  • silversand  on  February 3, 2020

    A tear in the fabric of space-time

  • klahaneridge  on  February 3, 2020

    I am so blown away by Karin Pfeiff-Boschek’s beautiful work. In the past I have tried to make decorative pie designs but could definitely use help to develop my skills, so I’m very glad to learn about this book! I would love to try “A garden of flowers and hexagons” on p87.

  • frolic838  on  February 4, 2020

    The first tulips of spring ~ My husband’s favourite flower.

  • hisforhome  on  February 7, 2020

    I think I’d need to read the ‘basic tips for decorating pie crusts’ before I attempt any recipes

  • debbiehb  on  February 8, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • Hihelen  on  February 8, 2020

    Cherry pie

  • flossy1  on  February 10, 2020

    Gothic rose window (though not sure my skills are up to it!)

  • sam2222  on  February 10, 2020

    Chocolate Dream . Thank you for the chance.

  • lindaeatsherbooks  on  February 11, 2020

    I am a pie fiend. I would first make little acorns and leaves of mighty oak.

  • NMBaker  on  February 12, 2020

    Wow I love this design! I really want to create these!

  • ennsee  on  February 12, 2020

    I would try The square rose garden recipe first.

  • Samjbutler  on  February 14, 2020

    hearts, hearts, hearts

  • WendiWendy  on  February 14, 2020

    Hearts, hearts, hearts is perfect for Valentine’s Day!

  • stuff  on  February 14, 2020

    It will depend on the person I gift the pie to. Oh my can’t wait to play! with several of these recipes and a nice change from decorating cakes. Awesome

  • luccio  on  February 14, 2020

    So impressed with the photo above of the Cranberry-Orange Pie !!

  • Kleio08  on  February 14, 2020

    The Gothic Rose Window design sounds gorgeous.

  • lgroom  on  February 15, 2020

    Impression of autumn

  • mph993  on  February 15, 2020

    Little acorns and leaves of might oaks!

  • iza27  on  February 15, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • elysek  on  February 15, 2020

    Eye in the pie

  • vidathechef  on  February 16, 2020

    Hearts hearts hearts, love it.

  • Tovie  on  February 16, 2020

    I’m fascinated by the colored pie dough, so I’d probably start there. And then whatever design looks the easiest

  • Erobbins  on  February 16, 2020

    I’m intrigued by the Green pie dough made with spinach.

  • barbarapalermo  on  February 17, 2020

    Cranberry-orange pie filling

  • Oliviadanae  on  February 18, 2020

    The cookie crumb pie crust with the creamy dark chocolate filling 🤤

  • SheenaSharp  on  February 19, 2020

    Red beet pie dough

  • michelle666  on  February 23, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • ChefCarlS  on  February 26, 2020

    Blueberry pie with bi-color lattice.

  • kathay708  on  February 26, 2020

    This is a culinary art book, not just a recipe book. Gorgeous, just gorgeous!
    A garden of flowers and hexagons would be my first attempt.

  • Stockpot  on  February 26, 2020

    Hearts, hearts. hearts.

  • mfl  on  February 27, 2020

    cranberry and orange pie

  • floridagld  on  February 27, 2020

    JUST EXQUISITE. If ONLY!
    For DH
    I will bake Reflections of summer because he LOVES cherries. Me too.

  • Laura1  on  February 27, 2020

    Brown Pie Dough

  • PaulaCheadle  on  February 28, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • sheridarby  on  February 29, 2020

    The plum and cherry pie sounds delicious

  • Moonbaker  on  February 29, 2020

    Crimson Pie with paisley circles!! These designs are so lovely.

  • EmilyR  on  February 29, 2020

    purple pie dough

  • elsid22  on  February 29, 2020

    Apple and passion fruit pit filling

  • DimensionAEB  on  March 1, 2020

    I would like to try the Plum and Cherry Pie.

  • Arinelle  on  March 1, 2020

    Portuguese azulejos tile

  • sheraneprish  on  March 1, 2020

    Hearts, Hearts, hearts

  • Judyfos  on  March 2, 2020

    Reflections of summer

  • termite  on  March 3, 2020

    Crimson Pie with Paisley Circles

  • jezpurr  on  March 4, 2020

    The cranberry-orange pie!!!^_^

  • lisa59  on  March 4, 2020

    Cranberry-orange pie filling would be what I would make first.

  • Shelmar  on  March 6, 2020

    Brown pie dough

  • sammii04  on  March 8, 2020

    Bicolor geometric design inspired by Bauhaus looks awesome.

  • DJBWA  on  March 11, 2020

    Dark chocolate pie filling

  • orchidlady01  on  March 13, 2020

    Beeches, birches, and blossoms

  • PatBarrett  on  March 13, 2020

    I would love to try the Chocolate Dream

  • Emmamaryd  on  March 14, 2020

    Chocolate dream

  • mnhemphill  on  March 14, 2020

    Cranberry-orange pie filling

  • choppergirl  on  March 15, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • janv  on  March 15, 2020

    The bicolor lattice

  • rychepet  on  March 22, 2020

    I would make a Purple (blueberry) pie dough for my mom. Purple is her favorite color.

  • percussion03  on  March 23, 2020

    green pie dough would be fun and tasty

  • teresaamueller  on  March 26, 2020

    I follow Karin on Instagram and her pies are real pieces of art. The recipes don’t only sound delicious but are so pleasing to the eye

  • fsl49  on  March 26, 2020

    this has opened up new possibilities of interest in the visual appearance of my favorite baked item, whether it be sweet or savory.

  • Cosmo  on  March 26, 2020

    Brown chocolate pie dough

  • bevie19  on  March 26, 2020

    apple passion fruit pie!

  • danisgooder  on  March 28, 2020

    starting with reflections of summer

  • ewalsh40  on  March 29, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • RSW  on  March 30, 2020

    Red (beet) pie dough

  • DFarnham  on  March 31, 2020

    Purple (blueberry) pie dough!

  • kalibeth  on  March 31, 2020

    The creamy dark chocolate filling would be my first project!!

  • qchu204  on  March 31, 2020

    chocolate dream

  • debra24  on  March 31, 2020

    reflections of summer

  • Formfiller  on  April 1, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • benhamslc  on  April 1, 2020

    A Chocolate dream

  • portkey  on  April 1, 2020

    Chocolate dough with cranberry orange pie filling

  • Suziemarie2  on  April 1, 2020

    Plum and cherry pie

  • hibeez  on  April 2, 2020

    Bicolor geometric design inspired by Bauhaus

  • maria411  on  April 4, 2020

    A chocolate dream

  • jluvs2bake  on  April 8, 2020

    cranberry orange pie filling

  • stephntran  on  April 11, 2020

    The apple and passion fruit pie filling sounds delicious!

  • madelainelc  on  April 12, 2020

    braids and hearts. It’s so pretty but looks doable

  • AJL123  on  April 18, 2020

    A chocolate dream sounds delicious

  • pixelwife  on  April 18, 2020

    I’d be trying Cherry pie filling and then seeing if I could do the hearts design in the dough.

  • Sunshine1  on  April 18, 2020

    A Chocolate dream

  • nvernon  on  April 26, 2020

    Portuguese azulejos tile

  • elinwoods  on  April 28, 2020

    Gothic rose window

  • gilmonster  on  May 2, 2020

    apple and passion fruit pie filling

  • say  on  May 2, 2020

    Impressions of autumn

  • foodie16  on  May 3, 2020

    Thanksgiving Pie

  • Spazzyhands  on  May 3, 2020

    Crimson pie with paisley circles

  • rmb2783  on  May 9, 2020

    A tear in the fabric of space-time!!!

  • Tutu81  on  May 14, 2020

    The Plum & Cherry Pie 😋

  • LydiaR  on  May 18, 2020

    First tulips of spring

  • oreganoca  on  May 18, 2020

    Impressions of autumn

  • sequoia55  on  May 27, 2020

    Crimson pie with paisley circles

  • Edubwin  on  May 31, 2020

    I want to try the apple and passion fruit pie filling

  • Annaz  on  June 3, 2020

    I would love to try the Hearts, Hearts, Hearts recipe- perfect for Valentine’s Day!

  • wicki  on  June 7, 2020

    a chocolate dream

  • jodie1131  on  June 7, 2020

    purple pie dough sounds good

  • Lsunaga  on  June 8, 2020

    Brown (chocolate) pie dough

  • VJJardine  on  June 11, 2020

    A garden of flowers and hexagons looks so pretty

  • Kayleecookin  on  June 11, 2020

    Cherry pie filling

  • AmandaS  on  June 16, 2020

    Summer flower garden

  • Noynoy  on  June 18, 2020

    Hearts, hearts, hearts would be perfect for a mad hatters tea party!

  • ljsimmons  on  June 27, 2020

    Crimson pie with paisley circles

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