Best 7 Gooseberry Squares Recipes
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with our collection of delectable gooseberry square recipes. These classic treats, bursting with the tangy sweetness of gooseberries, offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures. From the traditional Gooseberry Squares with their buttery shortbread crust and tart filling to the unique Gooseberry and Almond Squares with their nutty twist, these recipes cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a simple and straightforward recipe or one with a few extra embellishments, we have something for everyone. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these delightful gooseberry treats, perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
GOOSEBERRY BARS
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
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
23 BEST WAYS TO USE GOOSEBERRIES
From crumbles and galettes to cakes and jams, here are 23 sweet and sour gooseberry recipes that'll bring joy to your berry-loving heart.
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
GOOSEBERRY PIE III
Simple, easy to make gooseberry pie.
Provided by Edi
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.) Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place bottom crust in pie plate. Roll out top crust and set aside. In a small bowl, mix together sugar and flour.
- Place 2 cups of berries in the pastry lined pie pan and sprinkle with half of sugar mixture. Put in remaining two cups of gooseberries, then sprinkle on remaining sugar mixture. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust and seal and flute edge. Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool. You may wish to cover the edge of pie with foil to prevent over-browning. If you do so, remove the foil for the final 15 minutes of baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5 calories, Carbohydrate 71.6 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 255.1 mg, Sugar 37.6 g
GOOSEBERRY SUPRISE BARS
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
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.
GOOSEBERRY DESSERT
Betty Janzen CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA A Mennonite friend gave me this delicious recipe when I first got married. Most of u s grow our own gooseberries here in South Carolina, and I enjoy trying a variety of dishes and desserts with them.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in the butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk. Gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until easy to handle., For filling, in a large bowl, combine sugar and tapioca. Gently stir in gooseberries; let stand for 15 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll out each portion to an 8-in. square. Place one portion in the bottom a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with filling and remaining pastry., Cut slits in pastry; brush with milk. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GOOSEBERRY & ALMOND STREUSEL SQUARES
A rustic, crumbly traybake to enjoy with a cuppa, or with custard for pudding
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Snack, Treat
Time 1h15m
Yield Cut into 8 squares
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line a 27 x 18cm baking tin with baking parchment.
- Rub the butter into the flour, almonds and sugar to make crumbs, then firmly press two-thirds onto the base and sides of the tin. Toss the gooseberries with the caster sugar, then scatter over the top.
- Mix the flaked almonds into the remaining crumbs, then scatter over the gooseberries. Bake for 50 mins-1 hr until golden and the fruit is bubbling a little around the edges. Dredge with caster sugar, then cool in the tin. Cut into about 8 squares and enjoy with a cup of tea or serve as a pudding with custard or cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.78 milligram of sodium
GOOSEBERRY PIE I
This is a good introduction to gooseberries for those who are unfamiliar with this fruit.
Provided by Carlotta
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a baking sheet on a lower oven rack.
- Stem and rinse berries.
- Crush 1/2 cup berries in the bottom of a saucepan. Combine sugar, tapioca, and salt; mix with crushed berries. Cook and stir until mixture boils. Cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat, and add in remaining whole berries.
- Pour fruit filling into pastry. Adjust top crust; cut slits to allow steam to escape. Brush top crust with milk and sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven on baking sheet until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2826 calories, Carbohydrate 568.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 63 g, Fiber 25.9 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 2115.8 mg, Sugar 420.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe gooseberries for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh gooseberries, you can use frozen or canned gooseberries.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender or a pastry blender to combine the ingredients for the crust.
- Be sure to chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Bake the squares until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Serve the squares warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Gooseberry squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tart filling is perfectly complemented by the buttery crust. These squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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