Gooseberry surprise bars are a delectable treat that combines the tartness of gooseberries, the sweetness of a sugar filling, and the buttery flakiness of a pastry crust. These bars are a delightful dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, snacking, or as a sweet treat after dinner. With their vibrant green color and burst of flavor, gooseberry surprise bars are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
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 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 :
MY GREAT-GREAT-GRANDMA'S GOOSEBERRY JAM
This gooseberry jam was first made by my great-great-grandmother Hawxhurst in 1880.
Provided by Spiceman
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 13h25m
Yield 80
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Chop gooseberries, raisins, and oranges finely; reserve orange rinds. Mix with sugar and water in a large pot. Cook until it becomes gelatinous or to desired thickness, about 40 minutes. Grate orange rind and add to the thickened mixture. Mix in well.
- While jam cooks, inspect glass pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
- Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
GOOSEBERRY SQUARES
Utterly delicious seasonal squares. Gooey and crisp at the same time with a lovely gooseberry tartness. I made these because I absolutely love gooseberries and couldn't find many recipes on how to use them other than the few I already knew. For the uninitiated, gooseberries are like bitter green marbles...I know tempting...But, once you treat them with sugar and heat they given out a unique taste that's hard to describe. Kind of like if you crossed a kiwi with some rhubarb...but nicer.
Provided by daraeve
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 squares, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease a 13x9 pan with butter, then cover in tin foil and grease foil again wtih butter.
- For the base, sift together the dry ingredients and then cut in the butter until the mixture is like coarse crumbs. Press onto tin foil. Bake in an oven at 180' for 10 minutes or until pale golden in colour.
- Remove from oven.
- Mix together eggs, sugar, vanilla and flour. Then you can either roughly chop gooseberries and mix in or toss in gooseberries whole and mulch up with your hands (latter gives a more integrated flavour but it is messy).
- Pour wet mix onto base and put back in the oven for approx 35 minutes or until the top is nicely firm and the berries are showing up brown in places.
- Enjoy!
GOOSEBERRY SAUCE
Good for something besides pies or jams. A nice, sharp gooseberry sauce to complement mackerel, salmon, lamb, or pork.
Provided by Jess
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare gooseberries by using scissors to snip each end. Rinse to remove dirt and debris.
- Transfer berries to a pot and add onion, sugar, and enough water just to cover. Cover and cook gently over medium heat until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust level of sweetness. Remove from heat and transfer carefully to the bowl of a food processor or blender.
- Puree the mixture. Serve sauce warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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 TART
For the prettiest presentation, use a combination of green (1 cup) and red gooseberries (2 1/2 cups). Currant jelly yields a dessert that's quite tart, so if you want to go slightly sweeter, try apricot. Either way, serve with dollops of freshly whipped cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 5h10m
Yield Makes one 10-inch tart; Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pate Sucree:Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter and pulse just until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add yolks and drizzle 2 tablespoons cream evenly over mixture; pulse just until dough begins to come together, no more than 30 seconds. If dough is too dry, add remaining cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse. Divide dough in half, pat each half into a disk, and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 2 days, or freeze up to 3 months (thaw in refrigerator overnight before using).
- Tart:Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a foil-lined baking sheet on bottom rack. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick (reserve remaining disk for another use). Fit into a 10-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Trim edges flush with rim. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
- Cut 1/2 cup gooseberries in half and squeeze to release a little liquid. Toss all gooseberries with sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Spread evenly into chilled crust.
- Bake until bubbling in center and some of the fruit is blackened on top, 1 hour, 15 minutes to 1 hour, 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool 2 hours. In a small saucepan, heat jelly until melted. Brush over gooseberries; let set, about 15 minutes.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh gooseberries. If you can't find fresh gooseberries, you can use frozen or canned gooseberries, but the flavor will not be as good.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender or a pastry blender to mix the dry ingredients.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
- Bake the bars until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Gooseberry surprise bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for a summer party or potluck, or for a simple snack. With their sweet and tart flavor, gooseberry surprise bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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