Gooseberry Fool
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1⁄2 pint vanilla custard
- 6 ounces white sugar
- 1 lb of washed gooseberry
- 2 tablespoons plain water
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar (optional)
directions
- Chill glasses or small bowls for serving.
- Cook goosberries (until soft) with sugar and two tablespoons of water.
- Tast for sweetness when cooked and add icing sugar to adjust to your taste.
- Run through a fine strainer and mix in with custard.
- Serve hot, or cold.
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Reviews
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I wanted something quintessentially English to serve to a French lady. This is the real deal for fool - absolutely delicious! I did cheat and used bought custard and I did add a spoonful of elderflower cordial (when they are in season, try adding a small spoonful of elderflowers added to the gooseberries while they are cooking). Thanks so much for posting and reminding me of this dish from my childhood.
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I have written a cookbook "Bangers n'Mash" containing family recipes from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales dating back to the 1920's. I love cooking mainly basic dishes. I really appreciate Curry, Chilly and seafood meals. Now retired, I like to travel, and experiment with other cooks recipes. Bon Apetite!