Duck, Duck, Gooseberry Crumble
**Thank you for Voting this recipe into Foodbuzz top 9 today!! August 9,2011″
Duck, Duck, Gooseberry…? Gooseberry. What do you picture when you see that word? A berry shaped like a goose? Or a berry with little feathers sticking out of it? I know, all weird things to say but it’s a funny name. To be honest I’ve never seen or heard of these berries until recently. I first spotted them sitting between red currants and grapes at my local green grocer and wondered what on earth they were. When I ask the shop attendant what they were or tasted like he shrugged his shoulders and said he didn’t know. Very helpful, I know. Being the curious creature that I am those berry things came home with me.
When I came home I noticed the label saying these little translucent green berries were called Angrešt, or Gooseberries in English. Online research will also reveal that they are native to Europe, northwest Africa and southwestern Asia ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gooseberry ) . They come in either green or an almost purplish hue, they can be tart but sweet at the same time, feel a bit firm and to me they felt like they had a thin fuzzy layer on the skin. The taste is kind of hard to describe because it is quite a unique flavor. But if you can find them I highly suggest you try them. Gooseberry season is quite short so make sure you don’t skip purchasing a pack until next time or worse next year.
My research also found that Gooseberries were most often cooked in desserts like crumbles and pies. Perhaps because of their slightly tart taste most prefer to bake the Gooseberries so they can be sweetened up more. So I went the crumble way. Crumbles are a perfect and lighter dessert option for summer. Top with a scoop of ice cream and you’ll have yourself a real summertime treat.
Recipe: Gooseberry Apple Crumble For Two
Summary: Light,healthy and low fat crumble for two.
Ingredients
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 4.5 oz. /130 grams fresh Gooseberries
- 1 small golden apple ( 3.88 oz /110 grams)
- 1 Tbs. brown sugar
- pinch of cinnamon
- FOR THE CRUMBLE:
- 1/4 cup / 20 grams rolled oat
- 1/4 cup / 40 grams almonds
- 1/4 cup / 40 grams wheat flour
- 2 Tbs. brown sugar
- 1 Tbs. cinnamon
- 1/8 cup / 40 grams plain white yogurt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 392F/200C. Butter a couple of ramekins or small baking dishes. Set aside.
- Halve the Gooseberries and remove the stem. Dice the apple into small pieces. Mix the fruit with the cinnamon and sugar in a large bowl then set aside.
- Process the almonds in a blender to break up into a coarse meal. In a large bowl combine the almonds, oats, flour, sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Adding a little bit at a time of the yogurt to the dry ingredient begin mixing into the ingredients. Continue until the mixture becomes sticky and you have coarse crumbs, if needed add a little more yogurt or melted butter or milk .
- Divide the fruit into the two ramekins or baking dishes. Cover the fruit with the crumble and bake. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crumble has browned a little.
- Allow to cool before serving or if not serving right away place in the oven after they have cooled to room temperature. They can be reheated in the oven or microwave for a warm treat.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Diet tags:Low calorie, Reduced fat, Gluten free
Number of servings (yield):2
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As you can see in the photo below, the Gooseberries breakdown nicely. The juice and pulp from the Gooseberries spreads evenly with the rest of the filling ingredients making a moist and delicious crumble. Enjoy!
What is your favorite Summertime crumble?
All set got the right address and love this gooseberry crumble! nice work~
Great and thanks sweetie:)
oooh – I love gooseberries
They make super crumbles and jams. Actually, they also go well with duck !
Yours is so healthy it could almost be eaten for breakfast .
Buzzed…
Hi Sarah, Thanks for the tip on the jam and duck. I’ll have to try it:)
I think that this would be hit in my house..looks so so delicious Nancy, and pretty as well! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful week ahead!
Hi Sandra, Thanks:)
When you wrote gooseberry I was picturing a little red berry in my head. I don’t know why. This looks similar to something I had in Costa Rica. Looked really funny but tasted great!
Emily, there are a redish almost purple variety of gooseberries. But I don’t think they grow in Costa Rica.
Congrats on your new virtual home! Loving this gooseberry crumble dessert :) Look so moist and delicious… my mouth is watering now.
Have a wonderful day!
Aldy.
Thank you Aldy:)
Very clever name for the dish. I like that!
very tasty looking recipe.
Hehe, thank you Curt :)
Yes to ice cream with this unique crunble!
I’ll second that!
Gorgeous photos!!! I’ve never had gooseberries, but I have never met a crumble I didn’t like, so I’m certain I’d be thrilled with yours~
Thank you Liz :)
I have never seen gooseberries that look like that! How incredible that your gooseberries are so different from ours :) The gooseberry is available here is the Indian Gooseberry. It’s very firm-fleshed, super sour, and with a very sweet after-taste… We also get a wild-growing variety which we call ‘star gooseberry’… That’s one of my favorite things to snack on… The crumble looks fabulous! Moist and I bet it tastes great! I wonder if this will work with the Indian Gooseberry! :) Thanks for sharing, Nancy!
Hi Marsha, I looked up Indian Gooseberry and they look a bit similar to these. I’ve never heard of or seen those or the star variety but they all sound so delicious.
I love gooseberries Nancy! so great that you used them in this recipe as they are sour and perfect for crumble :) in my country we call them “Agrese” :)
Hi Alina, Here in CZ they are called Angrest so quite similar to your name.
Can you believe I’ve never eaten a gooseberry? I’m hoping I can find some though- your crumble looks delicious. My favorite summer crumble right now is blackberry. :)
They are definitely something to try at least once, preferably more though:) Oooh Blackberry crumble sounds awesome right now.
Hmm, i’ve never seen a gooseberry crumble before. Let alone heard of gooseberries!
Well there is a first time for everything right?:)
Just bought gooseberries locally, as I’d read gooseberies as a wine descriptor and had no conceptual experience of that. Was shocked at the absolute tartness, wit nary any natural sweetness at all. Now I know what to do with my little basket of berries! I knew that added sugar would be a must, but didn’t think about a crumble or crisp. Great idea, especially with the added apple. Thanks!
My best, Pam
Hi Pam, yay you found some! I happen to like tartness so I don’t always add a lot of sugar but my husband needed more sugar to eat these them I. Just experiment and taste and I’m sure you’ll make something delish.
Delicious! You ROCK for going out of your comfort zone! I’ve heard of Gooseberries, but I’ve never tried them…
Hi Ann, Hehe thank you :) I love going out of my comfort zone it’s how we can discover some great things.
Oh I dont think I’ve ever tried a gooseberry! This crumble sounds so yummy!
Lindsey you must try one as soon as you see them:) Thanks!
Loving your new space !!! terrfic crumble, picture perfect berry. I love the little ladybug!!
Just stopped by to say Congrats on making top 9 on the foodbuzz!:)
Thanks Sandra!! I hadn’t noticed :)
love your new space!! lovely crumbnle, the pictures are terrific!! the little lady bugs add suchs a nice touch!!
Hi Bonnie, Thank you :)
I have only had gooseberries a few times, and plain. using them in a crumble was such a nice idea. You get to keep the fruit recognizable and still add the sweetness you need to make it dessert worthy!
Great idea Nancy, and love the pics and Congrats on the top 9 today!
Thank you Dennis!
I’ve heard of gooseberries but never seen them. They look like a cross between a kiwi and a grape. I love this crumble; it looks like the perfect way to serve this unique fruit. Congratulations on Top 9!
Yes that is s good description. Thank you!
I have always been intrigued by Gooseberries and have yet to try them. This looks fantastic! But, at the same time, I have never seen them available even at the farmer’s market. I will keep my eye out for them now :)
Hi Amy, That is too bad. I wish they weren’t so rare so everyone could try them. Hopefully you will find them one day:)
Hey, we have gooseberries in our garden, my mom loves them! :) I’m glad I finally met someone who knows what they are and how to eat them :)))
Oh how lucky for you guys :) Hehe, you are one of the few ones here that also know what they are. Kinda funny!
Of all the fruit we have around here, I don’t think I’ve seen these. I love your new commenting system, I’m a little jealous, lol. Don’t worry about the pretzels, I know how busy you are. I’m a little overbooked myself. Hope you have a great week.
-Gina-
Hi Sweetie, You know Alisha found them and actually used them in her most recent recipe. Maybe there is hope for your area? Thanks I do love it too, much better interaction.
Okay thanks for understanding but I really would love to participate so we will see. You too have a great week:)
Thanks for the info on gooseberries! We’ll keep our eyes peeled for some at the market. Your crumble looks delicious and congrats on the Top 9!
Thank you!
Hi Nancy, Here you are in your new home! Congratulations for making the big move, I love you commenting system, very cool and interactive! Everything looks like your old space- very nice, you must be thrilled. Can’t wait to follow you here and check out all your new stuff, oh and by the way Congrats on your top 9 for this gooseberry crumble, so unique and fun to see;-) especially for those of us outside of gooseberry country!
Hi Patty! Thank you so much :) Ah we must make gooseberries international.
Congrats on your top 9!
Thank you Alyce!
I’ve never had (or heard of!) gooseberry! Thanks for sharing and congrats on making top 9!!!
Hi Tiffany, It appears that they are very rare as many haven’t tried them. Thank you:)
Love this and I’m glad to find your great blog!
Ah thank you so much :)
I can’t say I’d ever seen a gooseberry before now, though I have heard them mentioned before! They do make for some very pretty photographs. :)
These appear to be the rarest berries, hehe:)
LOVE the artsy photos! So cute.
Thank you Jenny :)
Lovely crumble. Beautifully presented and fantastic photos.
Quidate
Thank you Lazaro :)
Congrats on your new domain and for the Top 9! I’ve never seen or cooked with gooseberries – your photos with the ladybug and leaf are gorgeous BTW, but I love crumbles and would certainly be up for trying this if I do come across gooseberries :)
Thank you Prischilla :) Alisha did manage to find some gooseberries so perhaps you’ll also get lucky.
I’ve heard and read about gooseberries for many years but have never tasted them, even while I was living abroad. Isn’t that truly sad? :-) I’m fascinated by your gooseberry crumble recipe here and have seen a number of baked gooseberry recipes in the blogosphere lately. Here’s one I enjoy and would like to share with you (just hope the link won’t send this straight to spam!):
http://kitchenvignettes.blogspot.com/2011/08/gooseberry-or-any-berry-cobbler.html
Oh that is sad :( Thanks for the link I’ll have to check it out. Hehe yeah the spam blocker put caught it.
I have not been able to find gooseberries here till now..lucky you..this crumble looks abs over the top!
Thanks!
Congrats on Top 9 sweetie :) Love this crumble and the photos are just gorgeous as always! Gooseberry is such a fun choice here…lovely!
Thank you so much Alisha!
Congrats on the top 9, Nancy!
I’ve never had gooseberries before but I’ve seen them. They do look like grapes but the skin is kinda freak me out haha. That’s a clever way to cook these berries into crumble!
Hi Tanantha, Thank you and hehe :)