Apple turnovers with puff pastry

Apple turnovers with puff pastry is a medium French recipe that serves 8. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long live pastry! on YouTube.

Prep: 12 hrs 32 min | Cook: 42 min | Total: 13 hrs 29 min

Cost: $5.20 total, $0.65 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet Puff pastry (Prefer traditional puff pastry, kept refrigerated)
  • 200 g Apple compote (Homemade or store-bought compote, lightly sweetened)
  • 1 unit Egg (Lightly beat with a fork for glazing)

Instructions

  1. Roll out the dough

    Place the puff pastry with the fold on the right, then roll it progressively in both directions until you reach a thickness of 3 to 4 mm.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Cut the circles

    Use a round cookie cutter (or a glass) to cut dough discs.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Prepare the egg mixture

    Break an egg into a small bowl and beat it lightly with a fork.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Fill and seal the turnovers

    With the brush, brush egg only on half of the disc edge. Place a large spoonful of apple compote in the center, fold the dough in half and press the edges to seal them.

    Time: PT15M

  5. Arrange on the sheet

    Place the turnovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, space them slightly, then brush the tops with the remaining egg.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Refrigeration

    Cover the sheet and let the turnovers rest in the refrigerator overnight (about 12 h).

    Time: PT12H

  7. Preheat the oven

    Preheat the oven to 180 °C.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 180°C

  8. Final glaze

    Remove the turnovers from the refrigerator, brush the tops again with the remaining egg for a nice color.

    Time: PT2M

  9. Baking

    Bake the turnovers and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until golden. Watch the baking to avoid burning.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 180°C

  10. Cooling and serving

    Let the turnovers cool for 10 minutes on a rack before enjoying.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
200
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
8 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, contains gluten, contains dairy, low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: gluten, egg, dairy

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Apple turnovers with puff pastry

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long live pastry!

Crispy apple turnovers, made with traditional puff pastry and a generous spoonful of apple compote. The dough is rolled thin, the edges are brushed with egg and the turnovers rest in the fridge all night before being baked at 180 °C for a golden and tender result.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
12h 54m
Prep
35m
Cook
1h 37m
Cleanup
15h 6m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$5.20
Total cost
$0.65
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Roll the dough to 3‑4 mm thickness
  • Properly seal the edges with egg
  • Refrigerate for at least 12 h
  • Bake at 180 °C for 25‑30 minutes

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the knife carefully to avoid cuts.
  • Raw egg may contain salmonella; wash your hands after handling it.
  • Use kitchen gloves or a sleeve to handle the hot sheet.

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