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Gooseberry Compote
A delicious recipe for light and fresh gooseberry compote, Use it in all sorts of desserts, as a light breakfast or even as a sweet sauce to savoury dishes.
Servings: 6 about 1 1/2cups
Ingredients
- 200 g gooseberries - topped and tailed
- 30 g sugar
- splash of water - up to 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Top, tail and wash the gooseberries.
- Place all the ingredients in a pan, cover and set on a low heat.
- Cook over a low heat so that the sugar dissolves and the berries start to break down. Use a spoon to break more stubborn gooseberries against the side of the pan. This can take 10–15 minutes depending on the ripeness of the fruit.
- Check the flavour and adjust the sugar if necessary, cooking until it is fully dissolved. Then transfer to a storage jar or tub, cool, and store in the fridge or freeze.
Notes
A microwave method for stewed gooseberries
To make this gooseberry compote recipe in the microwave, cut the trimmed gooseberries in half and place in a microwavable bowl or jug along with the water and sugar. Cover and cook for 3 minutes on half power. Stir. Cook for a further minute if necessary.Storage
Fridge – Get the stewed gooseberries into the fridge as soon as they are cold. Cover and store for up to 5 days. Freezer – Freeze in a suitable sealed container and store for up to 6 months.Hints and tips
- Go easy on the water. You want a little so that the gooseberry skins don’t catch and to help the sugar melt until the juices are released from the fruit. You don’t want a soggy compote. It is better to start with too little and add some if necessary.
- Adjust the sugar to the sweetness of the fruit and your own taste. Again, it is better to start with a little less, as you can add but you can’t take it out.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg