GOOSEBERRY SQUARES

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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

4 cups gooseberries (topped n'tailed and washed)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup self raising flour
1 cup caster sugar
1 cup plain flour
1/3 cup icing sugar
1/3 cup butter (I use salted but margarine or unsalted also work)

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!

KING J BRIDGE
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Overall, these squares were a solid 4 out of 5. The filling was flavorful, and the crumble topping was on point. However, I found the crust to be a bit dry. I think next time I'll try using a different crust recipe.


Tony Pendergrapht
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These squares were a bit too tart for my liking, but my husband loved them. I think next time I'll add a bit more sugar to the filling. The crumble topping was delicious, though!


Raymond Machira
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I wasn't sure what to expect from these squares, but I was pleasantly surprised! The filling was tart and refreshing, and the crumble topping added a nice sweetness. I would definitely make these again for a summer potluck.


Priti Panjwani
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These squares were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort. The filling was delicious, and the crumble topping added a nice crunch. I would suggest using a bit less sugar in the filling, as I found it to be a bit to


Cebo Mhlongo
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I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting dessert recipes, and these gooseberry squares caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried them! The filling was bursting with flavor, and the crumble topping was the perfect finishing touch. I can't wait to ma


Toca Boca
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These squares were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the crispy crumble topping. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe for anyone looking for a delicious


Akter Miya
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These gooseberry squares are a delightful blend of sweet and tart. The crumble topping adds a wonderful texture and flavor contrast. I love that the recipe uses fresh gooseberries, which gives them a vibrant flavor. I'll definitely be making these ag


Omar Tarek
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I had never worked with gooseberries before, but this recipe made it easy and enjoyable. The squares turned out beautifully and tasted even better. The flavors and textures were spot-on. I'll be adding this recipe to my regular baking rotation.


Aarongod Compton
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I'm a huge fan of gooseberries, so I couldn't wait to try these squares. They did not disappoint! The filling was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. The crumble topping added a lovely crunch. I'll definitely be


Aajohn Bryant
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These gooseberry squares were a delightful treat! The combination of tart gooseberries and sweet crumble topping was simply irresistible. I loved the ease of preparation, and the final result was visually stunning. My family and friends raved about t


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