Simple Fruit – Laurie Pfalzer Cookbook Giveaway

Enter our giveaway to win one of three copies of Simple Fruit: Seasonal Recipes for Baking, Poaching, Sautéing, and Roasting by Laurie Pfalzer in the US with EYB providing one additional copy worldwide.

I don’t know Laurie Pfalzer but I like her. She once worked her way through Baking with Julia to learn each and every pastry therein – my kind of gal. As a child, she learned to make her mother’s legendary pies and cakes and carried her passion for pastry to culinary school and professional kitchens across the US.

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In her debut cookbook, Laurie teaches us that baking perfection is drawn from simplicity. Her mother’s aforementioned legendary pies included an apple pie without cinnamon that allowed the beauty of the fresh-picked apples to shine. It was her mother who taught her to appreciate the integrity of the fresh fruit that they baked with and those lessons are reflected here.

The book is organized by season with Spring focusing on rhubarb and strawberries. Summer glistens with cherries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, marionberries, apricots, peaches, and nectarines. Autumn comfort is found in plums, apples, and pears and winter days are warmed by freshly baked treats filled with cranberries, citrus, and dried fruits.

I have so many recipes tagged to make: Apricot-almond scones, Almond cake with warm citrus and thyme, and Bittersweet chocolate tart with blackberries and basil. I am a fool for combining herbs with baked goods and Laurie is a master of that move.

Special thanks to Sasquatch Books for providing the materials for our EYBD Preview above and for offering three copies of this title in our giveaway below. Simple Fruit gives me comfort and brings joy to my baker’s soul.

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 providing one additional copy to a member worldwide. 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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  • rivergait  on  March 10, 2020

    Strawberry coconut sorbet, on the first hot day of this yerar

  • riley  on  March 10, 2020

    Peach mousse

  • rchesser  on  March 10, 2020

    Dark chocolate cake with raspberry-orange compote.

  • vickster  on  March 11, 2020

    Pear and Fig Pie

  • kmn4  on  March 11, 2020

    Raspberry and lemon balm shortcake

  • matag  on  March 11, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

  • jay.moe  on  March 11, 2020

    Roasted Strawberry Icecream

  • hbakke  on  March 11, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • DJBWA  on  March 11, 2020

    Raspberry Custard Tart

  • miggsy  on  March 11, 2020

    Pear and Fig Pie

  • lean1  on  March 11, 2020

    Marionberry Crostata with whole grain crust

  • AlexH  on  March 11, 2020

    You had me at “Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tart!”

  • MarciK  on  March 11, 2020

    This one won me over
    Cider-braised apples with warm winter spices

  • maci234  on  March 11, 2020

    lemon curd tart

  • Plumbobmummy  on  March 11, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • lauriesk  on  March 11, 2020

    Strawberry-coconut sorbet

  • amyz218  on  March 11, 2020

    Brandied apple pie with ginger streusel is calling my name.

  • dbranigan27  on  March 11, 2020

    I would try the Bittersweet chocolate tart with blackberries and basil.

  • Natlovesgib  on  March 11, 2020

    Roasted strawberry ice cream

  • dobbin  on  March 12, 2020

    Looks fantastic – love fruity things.

  • GiovannaR  on  March 12, 2020

    Blueberry and lemon curd tart .

  • Shelmar  on  March 12, 2020

    Pear and fig pie

  • ElizM  on  March 12, 2020

    vanilla roasted strawberries sound amazing

  • cherthomas  on  March 12, 2020

    Peaches and nectarines sautéed with thyme

  • Dendav  on  March 12, 2020

    Vanilla roasted Strawberries

  • sarahawker  on  March 12, 2020

    Bittersweet chocolate tart with blackberries and basil

  • hillsboroks  on  March 12, 2020

    I would try the Maple next pear panna cotta.

  • antpantsii  on  March 12, 2020

    I love rhubarb I would try the rhubarb ginger sorbet

  • Username123321  on  March 12, 2020

    I would love to try the Apple-cranberry tarte Tatin recipe first.

  • SharonMS  on  March 12, 2020

    ooo I’d love to try the Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • JulieQC  on  March 12, 2020

    Apricot almond scones

  • ravensfan  on  March 12, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

  • bookmark77  on  March 12, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • bookmark31  on  March 12, 2020

    lemon curd tart

  • desiree.grubbs  on  March 13, 2020

    The blueberry and lemon curd tart sounds amazing!

  • RickPearson54  on  March 13, 2020

    peach mousse

  • Lafauvette  on  March 13, 2020

    roasted peach bread pudding

  • Blackeyedsusans  on  March 13, 2020

    White chocolate mousse with poached sweet cherries

  • JessHeilman  on  March 13, 2020

    Dark chocolate cake with raspberry-orange compote

  • flossy1  on  March 13, 2020

    Smoky sweet cherries in Port with bittersweet chocolate – oh my!

  • bookmark58  on  March 13, 2020

    lemon curd tart

  • Shelley.b  on  March 13, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

  • LaurenE  on  March 13, 2020

    Pear and Fig Pie

  • LeMinou  on  March 13, 2020

    Blueberry & lemon curd tart

  • SewMom  on  March 14, 2020

    White chocolate mousse with poached sweet cherries.

  • Recipesco2  on  March 14, 2020

    I’d like to make these bars.
    Apricot and walnut streusel bars (page 102)

  • Steben  on  March 14, 2020

    Pear and Fig Pie

  • Laura1  on  March 14, 2020

    Bittersweet chocolate tart with blackberries and basil

  • mnhemphill  on  March 14, 2020

    Roasted peach bread pudding

  • Dannausc  on  March 15, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

  • choppergirl  on  March 15, 2020

    Strawberry-coconut sorbet

  • janv  on  March 15, 2020

    Blueberry and lemon curd tart

  • jd5761  on  March 15, 2020

    Peach Mousse for me

  • Siegal  on  March 16, 2020

    Roasted strawberries ice cream

  • BMeyer  on  March 16, 2020

    strawberry lime layer cake

  • cirina  on  March 16, 2020

    Strawberry Pavlova

  • calguire  on  March 17, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • floridagld  on  March 18, 2020

    Sour Cherry Compote for my sweetie who LOVES cherries!

  • Tracey11  on  March 18, 2020

    Straight rhubarb pie

  • RuthHarwood  on  March 19, 2020

    Roasted Strawberry Icecream

  • Lora724  on  March 19, 2020

    Roasted strawberry ice cream

  • moralla  on  March 20, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • trudys_person  on  March 20, 2020

    Pain perdu with assorted berries and Grand Marnier sounds delicious!

  • mpdeb98  on  March 21, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • sammii04  on  March 21, 2020

    The Maple and pear panna cotta sounds delicious.

  • kalex426  on  March 21, 2020

    Definitely the strawberry-lime layer cake

  • ceejayen  on  March 22, 2020

    Raspberry and lemon balm shortcake

  • Ren23  on  March 22, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • maggz19671  on  March 22, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

  • Chartlage  on  March 22, 2020

    Mmm… vanilla roasted rhubarb, cherry hand pies, mmmm… I will make it all!

  • Jesmondgirl  on  March 23, 2020

    peaches in sauternes sounds good

  • leilx  on  March 23, 2020

    Bittersweet chocolate tart with blackberries and basil

  • Aminata95  on  March 23, 2020

    Pear and Fig Pie

  • lisa59  on  March 23, 2020

    I would make the Strawberry-Lime Layer Cake!

  • vhfvhf  on  March 24, 2020

    strawberry lime layer cake

  • BatshevaR  on  March 24, 2020

    Apple cranberry tarte tatin

  • debra24  on  March 24, 2020

    Peach Mousse

  • Sand9  on  March 25, 2020

    Lemon Balm Scones x

  • bopper  on  March 25, 2020

    Rhubarb-Ginger Sorbet

  • MOSteen  on  March 25, 2020

    Dark chocolate mousse

  • lindaeatsherbooks  on  March 26, 2020

    Classic lattice blueberry pie

  • artthecat  on  March 26, 2020

    Bittersweet chocolate tart with blackberries and basil!

  • Cosmo  on  March 26, 2020

    Making vegan version of what is in season

  • Tabby72  on  March 26, 2020

    The Raspberry Custard Tart!

  • slambo70  on  March 27, 2020

    Raspberry Custard Tart

  • Dannausc  on  March 28, 2020

    Roasted strawberry ice cream

  • danisgooder  on  March 28, 2020

    love custard tarts!

  • t.t  on  March 29, 2020

    Cherry hand pies

  • jwballard  on  March 29, 2020

    I want to try the straight rhubarb pie. I’ve never eaten it and want to broaden my fruit palate.

  • clairew137  on  March 29, 2020

    Dark chocolate cake with raspberry-orange compote

  • stricklinhome  on  March 29, 2020

    The blueberry lemon curd tart looks amazing!

  • debbiehb  on  March 29, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • Roosta  on  March 29, 2020

    Vanilla roasted strawberries

  • RSW  on  March 30, 2020

    Dark chocolate cake with raspberry-orange compote

  • CCDangel  on  March 30, 2020

    I would try Crepes recipe first!

  • Sfgordon  on  March 30, 2020

    Pear and fig pie!

  • chefthomas  on  March 31, 2020

    Strawberry Pavlova

  • NaomiH  on  March 31, 2020

    Blueberry and lemon curd tart

  • junpatellen  on  March 31, 2020

    Marionberry crostata p. 82

  • junpatellen  on  March 31, 2020

    Apricot and Walnut Streusel bars p.102

  • junpatellen  on  March 31, 2020

    Apple-cranberry Tarte Tatin p.164

  • kimbolarson  on  March 31, 2020

    White chocolate mousse with poached sweet cherries.

  • michelle666  on  April 1, 2020

    Pear and fig pie

  • hibeez  on  April 1, 2020

    Port sabayon with fresh raspberries

  • Pizzacat13  on  April 2, 2020

    I would love to try her recipe for Crepes.

  • acecil  on  April 3, 2020

    Sour cherry compote

  • DFed  on  April 3, 2020

    Roasted rhubarb – I always need new ways to use it up!

  • sequoia55  on  April 4, 2020

    Apple-cranberry tarte Tatin

  • maria411  on  April 4, 2020

    Pear and Fig Pie

  • ExploringTheTurkishKitchen  on  April 5, 2020

    Strawberry Roasted with vanilla

  • hisforhome  on  April 6, 2020

    I have some rhubarb in the garden ready to pull, so it’s going to be the straight rhubarb pie.

  • kennethjohngilmour  on  April 7, 2020

    sounds simple but appealing … vanilla roasted strawberries found on page 5

  • pyramidblaster  on  April 7, 2020

    Blueberry and lemon curd tart

  • athena13  on  April 7, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • jigglesfrog  on  April 7, 2020

    Vanilla roasted strawberries

  • EmilyR  on  April 8, 2020

    Raspberry and lemon balm shortcake

  • barbarapalermo  on  April 8, 2020

    Roasted strawberry ice cream

  • Karla123  on  April 8, 2020

    “Vanilla roasted rhubarb”…what a spring delight!

  • MarshaG  on  April 10, 2020

    Love rhubarb recipes!

  • Lcalabretta  on  April 10, 2020

    Rum caramel sauce

  • stephntran  on  April 11, 2020

    Reading about the raspberry custard tart is already making my mouth water!

  • SpatulaClark  on  April 11, 2020

    Lots to try, but first would be Apple upside-down cake with spelt and rye flours…

  • ralucamelania  on  April 11, 2020

    White chocolate mousse with poached sweet cherries

  • cilantrolime  on  April 11, 2020

    Peaches (here in Georgia).

  • baloo  on  April 12, 2020

    Blueberry and lemon curd tart

  • dbielick  on  April 13, 2020

    Blueberry and lemon curd tart

  • ktcupcake  on  April 14, 2020

    Rhubarb-ginger sorbet

  • kbennall  on  April 15, 2020

    Grilled apricots with brown butter and maple-tamari glaze !

  • GregH  on  April 16, 2020

    Vanilla roasted rhubarb

  • Pamyoungvb  on  April 17, 2020

    Roasted peach bread pudding

  • cocopazo  on  April 18, 2020

    Rhubarb ginger sorbet

  • Arinelle  on  April 18, 2020

    Grilled apricots with brown butter and maple-tamari glaze

  • GLB  on  April 18, 2020

    Raspberry and lemon balm shortcake

  • TanyaD  on  April 19, 2020

    Vanilla roasted strawberries

  • HomespunHouse  on  April 19, 2020

    Blueberry lemon curd tart

  • Belene  on  April 20, 2020

    Blueberry and lemon curd tart

  • emi10383  on  April 20, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

  • divamode  on  April 20, 2020

    Has to be the strawberry pavlova

  • cellenly  on  April 20, 2020

    Apricot-almond scones

  • Sarah.B  on  April 21, 2020

    Cherry hand pies

  • silversand  on  April 21, 2020

    Roasted peach bread pudding

  • Hihelen  on  April 24, 2020

    Sour cherry compote, I always have loads of sour cherries and look for ways to use them

  • iza27  on  April 25, 2020

    Blueberry-cinnamon crepes

  • nvernon  on  April 25, 2020

    Roasted strawberry ice cream

  • Kblg  on  April 27, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • immortalb4  on  April 27, 2020

    Poached blueberries with vanilla bean and anise

  • PatBarrett  on  April 27, 2020

    I would try the Pear and Fig Pie which sounds delicious.

  • elinwoods  on  April 28, 2020

    You had me at raspberry custard tart.

  • angk_g  on  April 28, 2020

    The blueberry and lemon curd tart looks AMAZING, defo would try this first

  • angiehoggett  on  April 28, 2020

    the Strawberry-lime layer cake loks wonderful

  • sarah_dawes  on  April 28, 2020

    Pear and fig pie

  • VictoriaSt  on  April 28, 2020

    peach mousse

  • tarae1204  on  April 28, 2020

    strawberry-lime layer cake

  • DimensionAEB  on  April 29, 2020

    Raspberry Custard Tart

  • dobbin  on  April 30, 2020

    Strawberry Pavlova

  • brunom  on  April 30, 2020

    Peach mousse

  • orchidlady01  on  April 30, 2020

    Dark chocolate mousse

  • Isis1981uk  on  April 30, 2020

    The Strawberry Pavlova

  • antheaholloway  on  April 30, 2020

    Straight Rhubarb Pie would be good for me because I have lots of rhubarb growing in my garden.

  • sheridarby  on  April 30, 2020

    Apple-cranberry Tarte Tatin

  • comperoo  on  April 30, 2020

    Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tart

  • andyszym  on  April 30, 2020

    Apple-cranberry tarte Tatin

  • pluckypuddin  on  May 1, 2020

    I love strawberries so I would love to try the Strawberry-Lime layer cake. Sounds perfect for the Summer!

  • ceroooss  on  May 1, 2020

    Oooh the raspberry custard tart!

  • pixelwife  on  May 1, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • Ishtar  on  May 2, 2020

    Cranberry and bay upside-down cake

  • hisforhome  on  May 3, 2020

    Roasted strawberry ice cream sounds lush!

  • JenThomas318  on  May 10, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • MiMi60  on  May 10, 2020

    Strawberry Pavlova

  • gilmonster  on  May 11, 2020

    apricot almond scones

  • Emmasophie  on  May 12, 2020

    Poached blueberries with vanilla bean and anise, sounds lush!

  • Tutu81  on  May 14, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart 😋

  • scarpenter  on  May 14, 2020

    Raspberry and lemon balm shortcake

  • Lkitchings  on  May 15, 2020

    Dark chocolate cake with raspberry-orange compote

  • abster123  on  May 16, 2020

    Strawberry Pavlova

  • portkey  on  May 18, 2020

    Strawberry lime layer cake

  • LydiaR  on  May 18, 2020

    Apple-cranberry tarte Tatin

  • suecornish  on  May 18, 2020

    Vanilla roasted Strawberries

  • dtremit  on  May 21, 2020

    Plum-lavender crisp sounds like a great combo!

  • marnone  on  May 23, 2020

    grilled peaches!

  • KitKatCat  on  May 24, 2020

    Fruit sorbet

  • edyenicole  on  May 25, 2020

    pear and fig pie!

  • lilmiztam22  on  May 26, 2020

    Roasted strawberry ice cream

  • LEKcookbooks  on  May 26, 2020

    Plum-lavender crisp — I wouldn’t have thought to put those two flavors together, and am very curious!

  • fmd518  on  May 27, 2020

    Roasted strawberry ice cream

  • Euphoria1  on  May 28, 2020

    Bittersweet chocolate tart with blackberries and basil

  • Sandra64gcr  on  May 28, 2020

    Peach mousse

  • Valdivia10  on  May 29, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • Rosscoe  on  May 29, 2020

    The Brandied apple pie with ginger streusel sounds lovely.

  • beckyboas  on  May 30, 2020

    Peach Mousse

  • Edubwin  on  May 31, 2020

    I want to try the lemon balm scones

  • VJJardine  on  June 6, 2020

    Almond cake with warm citrus and thyme sounds delicious

  • roseryan1972  on  June 6, 2020

    Plum lavender crisp

  • yhgloria  on  June 6, 2020

    Rhubarb-ginger sorbet

  • camerashy131  on  June 7, 2020

    I would choose ‘Raspberry and lemon balm shortcake” as I have abundance of both growing at the allotment

  • Annaz  on  June 8, 2020

    Strawberry-coconut sorbet, a fruit marriage made in heaven!

  • jodie1131  on  June 8, 2020

    Pear and Fig Pie

  • caitlinquiz  on  June 8, 2020

    Peach mousse

  • jamston  on  June 9, 2020

    Grandma’s dark holiday fruitcake

  • Badgerlord  on  June 9, 2020

    Blueberry and lemon curd tart

  • SueJC  on  June 10, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart sounds lovely

  • youngsvnnhrs  on  June 13, 2020

    Roasted peach bread pudding

  • lils74  on  June 14, 2020

    Oh my goodness, those lemon balm scones sound incredible – I’d start there!

  • AmandaS  on  June 16, 2020

    Bittersweet chocolate tart with blackberries and basil

  • Alivdh  on  June 18, 2020

    pavlova

  • MissisG  on  June 19, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

  • Jenamarie  on  June 19, 2020

    Raspberry and lemon balm shortcake

  • Daisarella  on  June 20, 2020

    Peach Mousse

  • Noynoy  on  June 20, 2020

    raspberry and custard tart sounds perfect!

  • MammaGoRound  on  June 20, 2020

    I’d love to try the cider-braised apples with warm winter spices. It sounds so warming, comforting and delicious

  • lsaemc  on  June 20, 2020

    Raspberry and lemon balm shortcake

  • RSW  on  June 20, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • fionajk42  on  June 20, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

  • imaluckyducky  on  June 22, 2020

    Pear and Fig Pie

  • v.t  on  June 24, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

  • jezpurr  on  June 25, 2020

    Cranberry and bay upside-down cake!!!^_^

  • ljsimmons  on  June 27, 2020

    blueberry lemon curd tart

  • MamaEnki  on  June 27, 2020

    Apricot almond scones

  • roseryan1972  on  July 9, 2020

    Roasted peach bread pudding

  • Beasste99  on  July 10, 2020

    Peach Mousse sounds lovely

  • ExploringTheTurkishKitchen  on  July 19, 2020

    Plum lavender crisp! wow!

  • coppelia100  on  July 19, 2020

    I would love to try the Grilled Apricots with Brown Butter and Maple-Tamari Glaze

  • jmay42066  on  July 22, 2020

    Dark chocolate cake with raspberry-orange compote

  • elizamatt  on  July 25, 2020

    White chocolate mousse with poached sweet cherries definitely a favourite with me 🙂

  • beckwalks  on  July 28, 2020

    peach mousse

  • Sbst  on  August 1, 2020

    Pain perdu with assorted berries and Grand Marnier

  • greensmith68  on  August 9, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

  • Sunflower29  on  August 9, 2020

    Dark chocolate mousse

  • agreaves19  on  August 14, 2020

    Dark chocolate cake with raspberry-orange compote

  • cc30  on  August 14, 2020

    Strawberry Lime Layer Cake

  • rmjohns2  on  August 14, 2020

    Dark chocolate mousse

  • Libertygirly  on  August 15, 2020

    Strawberry lime cake. First time I read that as “slime” 😂

  • dzm  on  August 15, 2020

    raspberry custard tart

  • Shanria  on  August 15, 2020

    Strawberry lime cake

  • Monika1  on  August 15, 2020

    I would love to try the lemon curd tart

  • WendySmith3  on  August 15, 2020

    Strawberry-Lime layer cake

  • ickle0ne  on  August 15, 2020

    Rhubarb-ginger sorbet sounds amazing!

  • Nipcando  on  August 16, 2020

    Pear and Fig Pie

  • Chilledout  on  August 16, 2020

    Rhubarb and ginger sorbet sounds delicious

  • Rainbowjelly96  on  August 16, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

  • Leserlee51  on  August 17, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake sounds delicious

  • Twiddle  on  August 18, 2020

    Roasted strawberry ice cream

  • hillsboroks  on  August 18, 2020

    Maple and Pear panna cotta

  • LauraJon  on  August 24, 2020

    Strawberry pavlova sounds delicious.

  • rsgrandinetti  on  August 30, 2020

    Rhubarb-ginger sorbet

  • spotty  on  September 4, 2020

    lemon curd

  • Kayleecookin  on  September 4, 2020

    Blueberry lemon curd tart

  • elsid22  on  September 5, 2020

    Raspberry and lemon balm shortcake

  • molly57  on  September 10, 2020

    Strawberry-lime layer cake

  • ennsee  on  September 12, 2020

    I would try the Vanilla bean cake with glazed blackberries and stone fruits recipe first.

  • Linda04101  on  September 12, 2020

    Roasted peach bread pudding!

  • ginatus  on  September 14, 2020

    lemon curd tart

  • sgreiff  on  September 17, 2020

    Raspberry custard tart

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