Best 2 Gooseberry Bars Recipes

If you're looking for a sweet and tangy treat to brighten up your day, look no further than gooseberry bars. These delightful bars are made with a flaky pastry crust filled with a sweet and tart gooseberry filling. The filling is made with fresh or frozen gooseberries, sugar, and a touch of lemon juice. The bars are then topped with a streusel topping and baked until golden brown.

This recipe article provides three variations of gooseberry bars:

* **Classic Gooseberry Bars:** This is the basic recipe for gooseberry bars, made with a simple pastry crust and a sweet and tart gooseberry filling.

* **Sour Cream Gooseberry Bars:** These bars have a richer flavor, thanks to the addition of sour cream to the pastry crust.

* **Oatmeal Gooseberry Bars:** These bars have a hearty and wholesome flavor, thanks to the addition of oatmeal to the streusel topping.

No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and easy-to-make gooseberry bars.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GOOSEBERRY BARS

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I don't have access to fresh gooseberries, so I rely on Oregon Fruit Products Co for its canned berries! The original of this recipe was found on their website, www.oregonfruits.com! Preparation time does not include the time needed for the finished bars to cool.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 17m

Yield 12 bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold & cut into 8 pieces
3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can gooseberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & set out a 9-inch square baking pan.
In a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar & nuts, then cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Press flour mixture evenly into the baking pan & bake 15 minutes.
About 5 minutes before crust is done, in a saucepan combine gooseberries, sugar & cornstarch, cooking & stirring about 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
Pour over baked crust, then let cool completely, before slicing & serving!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.4, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 1.9, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 19.4, Protein 2.1

GOOSEBERRY SUPRISE BARS

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Gooseberry's are only in season for a few weeks each year but the freeze well. I got the original recipe from a friend in the Republic of Panama about 27 years ago and Have done some tweeking for my families tastes. My son LOVES these bars.

Provided by susan simons

Categories Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

CRUST:
2 c all-purpose flour
1 c brown sugar
1 c butter, cold
TOPPING:
2 eggs
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 c gooseberries cooked ( i cook mine with 1 tbsp sugar per 1/2 cup berries and a little water for 10-15 minutes then hit with imersion blender till well blended.)
3/4 c honey

Steps:

1. CRUST: Blend together butter flour and brown sugar with pastry blender until crumbly and well blended. Press into pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
2. TOPPING: Beat eggs and brown sugar until fluffy. Add baking powder and salt to flour; blend into egg mixture. Stir in gooseberries. Spread over baked crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
3. Cool on cooling rack and cut into bars.

Tips:

Use fresh gooseberries: Fresh gooseberries have the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh gooseberries, you can use frozen or canned gooseberries, but the flavor will not be as good.
Don't overcook the gooseberries: Gooseberries cook quickly, so it's important not to overcook them. Overcooked gooseberries will be mushy and lose their flavor.
Use a variety of spices: Gooseberries pair well with a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Experiment with different spices to find a combination that you like.
Chill the bars before serving: The bars will be easier to cut and serve if you chill them for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Gooseberry bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and tart gooseberries, buttery crust, and crumbly topping is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a new dessert to try, give gooseberry bars a try!

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