Hinnonmaki Gooseberry

[Bigmallly]

Yeh but I'd have to buy 2 cos it's an even number.............oh, they come in packs of 3......................Green, yellow, red, yellow, green..........don't have to move any.

[VirginVegGrower]

I'm sure BM can manage a flashing one


That's like a game - what are the least number of moves you have to make to get your gooseberry bushes in the order red, yellow. green - and what do you do with the leftover green one

Paint it yellow of course! Only one move required and no leftover green one

[roitelet]

The red one can be left on the bush until it is really ripe and eaten raw as a dessert gooseberry. I beleive it has replaced Leveler, an old variety.

[southlondongardener]

OK I am not fond of goosegogs owing to eating raw, tart, green ones from my granny's garden. But, I have seen these in Aldi and a grape reckons it's a nice one. So, what recipes can inspire me to want to buy and plant these?
Thanks in advance.

If you wait for these to be soft. I think that you will eat them raw. They are really nice.
But you must wait for them to be ripe!!!!!!

[BUFFS]

i net mine and really let them ripen,when they look ripe ,i leave them for at least another week,maybe 2,they become quite sweet,even eaten raw,the problem then is getting enough back to the kitchen to do something with them,and explain to OH how bad a crop it was, and nothing worth bringing back, even keeping a straight face at the same time,we will have 3 more plants,grown from seeds,fruiting properly this year,so far we have now 11 plants,from 2 bought in a pound shop,a winhams industry and an invicta,now with all their offspring producing well....

[bearded bloke]

Had the pleasure of a slice of .. http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ml#post1090541 .. deffo one for the recipe book even got a slice for Mrs.BB to try big THANK YOU to MBE

[Scarlet]

I make gooseberry curd. Lovely in cakes, tarts and on toast!

[Gearoid]

I leave mine to ripen on the bush and eat them raw. Utter bliss.

If I had to cook them, I'd make a nice indulgent gooseberry fool!

[bearded bloke]

Bung the recipe up please Scarlet I am trying to get herself "into" goosegogs

[VirginVegGrower]

I planted my three, so if I am lucky this year I will get your recipes on the go

Thanks all x

[Scarlet]

Gooseberry Curd

2 lb Gooseberries
150 ml Water (approx)

No need to top and tail.
Simmer berries with water until a thick puree.
Rub through a nylon sieve.

To each pint of pulp:
4oz butter
1 lb Sugar
3 large eggs ( or 6 egg yolks if you want meringue to go with it!)

Put puree, butter and sugar into the top of a double saucepan or large basin over hot water and heat gently until butter and sugar has melted.
Whisk the eggs and add to the puree. The mix should not be boiling hot or you will end up with scrambled eggs!
Cook slowly, stirring often until mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon.
spoon into hot jars and seal.

[bearded bloke]

Thanks Scarlet,herself loves curds I reckon between MBE's Streusel & your curd she will be converted

[mrbadexample]

Had the pleasure of a slice of .. http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ml#post1090541 .. deffo one for the recipe book even got a slice for Mrs.BB to try big THANK YOU to MBE

You're welcome pal. Hope the missus likes it too.

[bearded bloke]

I been really good & left it wrapped up,will bung you a text t'moz & let you know

[Panda]

Using goozgogs in a mixed fruit crumble is a great way of mellowing the tart flavour, if that's really what you want to do. I say bring them on, on their own, without too much sugar, lip smackingly good!