Description
Irresistible Gooseberry Crumble celebrates British summer’s tangy sweetness with a golden, buttery topping that perfectly balances tart fruit and crumbly texture. Sweet comfort meets countryside charm, inviting you to savor each delightful spoonful of this classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 700 grams (24.7 ounces) gooseberries
Dry Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) granulated sugar
Wet and Additional Ingredients:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) cold unsalted butter
- 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) water
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 200C (400F), ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking.
- Thoroughly cleanse the gooseberries, removing the stems and trimming the ends, then transfer them into a greased baking dish.
- Combine sugar and water with the prepared gooseberries, gently mixing to distribute the sweetness evenly.
- Create the crumble topping by blending flour and sugar, then incorporating cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Evenly distribute the crumble mixture over the gooseberry base, covering the fruit completely.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and bubbling fruit underneath.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crumble to rest and cool slightly, which helps the filling set and intensifies the flavors.
- Serve warm, potentially accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm gooseberries for the best texture and flavor balance in the crumble.
- Add a pinch of ground ginger or cinnamon to the fruit base for extra warmth and depth.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond or oat flour in the crumble topping.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of clotted cream to complement the tart gooseberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg