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Gooseberry crumble cake recipe

Gooseberry crumble cake

Why choose between cake and crumble when you can have both?! The fruit in this gooseberry crumble cake really offsets the sweetness. We won’t judge if you serve it with custard. This recipe is adapted from one spotted in Sainsbury’s Magazine. We’ve added a little extra fruit (obvs), and a sprinkling of flaked almonds on […]

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Gooseberry, lemon and elderflower tart

This vibrant lemon tart flavoured with new season gooseberries and foraged elderflower makes the perfect light summer dessert. Garnish with elderflower sprigs and extra gooseberries; I like to lightly poach mine in elderflower cordial. This recipe was kindly given to us by Jess Noy at The Gamekeepers Daughter, an award-winning chef who runs Takeout Thursdays: […]

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Easy gooseberry fool

Gooseberry fool

There are a few versions of this quintessentially English dessert knocking about. This recipe is a cheats delight: ready-made custard means you can whip it up in minutes without compromising on flavour. Don’t be tempted to add extra sugar – it’s delicious exactly because of the contrast between the sharp gooseberries and creamy custard. If […]

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Blackcurrant gooseberry crumble

Blackcurrant and gooseberry crumble

We’re are big fans of crumble but any variations usually happen in the crumble layer. This time, we livened up our gooseberry crumble classic by adding blackcurrants. I’m pleased to report it’s a match made in heaven. We’re nearly always too busy with the start of the season to make crumble with green gooseberries, so […]

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Gooseberry almond oat crumble-ft

Gooseberry almond oat crumble

Ah! Crumble. The classic summer dessert, it’s particularly fantastic made with gooseberries because the tart fruit off-sets the sweet crumble topping. In this twist on the classic recipe, Nigel Slater adds almonds to the crumble to give it a subtle lift, as well as oats for an extra bite. We served the warm crumble with award-winning Marybelle creme […]

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Gooseberry chutney for cheese

Gooseberry chutney for cheese

Local restaurant The Mistley Thorn created this recipe for a simple gooseberry chutney for us. It’s super simple and keeps until after the summer fruit has finished. Pour the vegetable oil in a large saucepan and add the shallots. Place the pan over medium heat and stir with a wooden spoon, taking care not to […]

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Gooseberry elderflower compote with semifreddo

Gooseberry and elderflower compote with zabaglione semifreddo

Another delicious recipe from our friends at The Mistley Thorn, this creamy zabaglione semifreddo offsets the tart and floral gooseberry and elderflower compote to make a perfectly balanced dessert. Semifreddo is Italian for semi-frozen dessert. It can be made in advance and makes an impressive dinner party dessert. Serves 6 to 8 people. Zabaglione semifreddo Whisk together […]

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Gooseberry mint mojito

Gooseberry and mint cordial mojito

Local restaurant The Mistley Thorn created this refreshing gooseberry and mint cordial with our gooseberries. It’s a lovely balance of sweet and tart, and the first time we’ve tried gooseberries in a drink. Try it mixed with rum as a mojito cocktail. The Mistley Thorn uses seasonal, local produce such as our fruit. They’ve partnered with […]

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Hot gooseberry and ginger sauce

Hot gooseberry and ginger sauce

Another great gooseberry sauce which is easy to make and livens up a simple dish of salmon or mackerel. Top and tail gooseberries, put into a pan withe the sugar and cordial. Peel and coarsely grate ginger and add to pan. Bring to boil and simmer for ten minutes. Serves 6, with pork or oily […]

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Gooseberry ice cream

Gooseberry ice cream

This sweet and tart dessert can be made with either the green or red dessert gooseberries. Gently cook gooseberries with either the elderflower cordial or with very little water (just enough to cover the bottom of the pan), and add a little sugar to taste. When the berries are soft, puree them and leave to […]

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