Gooseberries : Preparation and serving methods

Preparation and serving methods

Gooseberries are one of the popular fruits all over the Great Britain. Berries handpicked form the wild can be consumed on their own.
At home, wash them in cold water. Trim off stems. Fresh berries can be eaten on their own without much preparation as they are just like currants, grapes etc.
Here are some serving tips:

• Fresh, succulent, sweet gooseberries can be eaten all alone as table fruits/salads, especially some varieties like red-London, purple, early sulphur, etc.
• Tart, astringent quality berries are favored in fish, poultry, and meat dishes.
• They are used in agro-food industry to prepare jam, jellies, juice, sauce, chutney, etc.
• The berries are also used in muffins, pie-fillings, and ice creams.