Cochelin d'Evreux
This cochelin, from the town of Evreux in Normandy, is a sort of giant apple turnover, flavoured with vanilla. It is served in slices, like a cake.
89 K 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
2 hours 2 min.
Easy
2.05 €
1 cochelin
5 IngredientsLast modified on: September 10th 2018
For 1 cochelin, you will need:
- 1
500 g apple - 2
150 g stewed apple (compote) - 3
20 g vanilla sugar - 4
150 g puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) - 5
20 g beaten egg - Total weight: 840 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Resting: 1 hour
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 2 hours 2 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Roll out 150 g puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) into a circle, mark the centre line (to know where the fold will be) and prick over half the surface.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 2 min.
Spread the apple filling over the pricked half of the pastry, leaving 1cm (1/2 inch) free around the edge.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Moisten the edge of the pastry with a brush.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
And fold the pastry over to form the cochelin.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Fold the edge inwards to seal and give a decorative finish.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 2 min.
Glaze the cochelin.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 1 min.
You can add decorative cuts on the top with the point of a knife if you wish.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 1 hour
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Stage 10 - ⌛ 30 min.
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Bake the cochelin for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
Serve either warm or cold.
Serve either warm or cold.
Remarks
This is best made with slightly tart apples, such as reine des reinettes.
Keeping: 2 or 3 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 80 RDI=30 % | 970 RDI=90 % | 520 RDI=80 % | 2,130 RDI=110 % | 8,930 RDI: 110 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=4 % | 120 RDI=10 % | 60 RDI=9 % | 250 RDI=10 % | 1,060 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 1 cochelin : 2.05 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Apple
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Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
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Stewed apple (compote)
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Beaten egg
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