Name: Gooseberry Mixer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 6 fresh mint leaves (optional); 1 1/2 cups ripe gooseberries

Gooseberry Mixer

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Gooseberries steeped in a zesty simple syrup makes a great base for dessert sauces, cool summer spritzers, or a uniquely flavored cocktail How will you use your Gooseberry Mixer?

Author: Norann Oleson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: Approximately 2 cups of mixer 1x
Category: Beverages

Ingredients

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1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
6 fresh mint leaves (optional)
1 1/2 cups ripe gooseberries

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Instructions

Wash gooseberries thoroughly.
Put water into a large saucepan and set the stove on medium-high heat.
Add the sugar; stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Turn heat down to medium.
Add lemon juice and lemon zest.
Add the gooseberries and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cook for 10 minutes, until the gooseberries are soft.
Use a potato masher or immersion blender to create a uniform mixture.
Allow the mixture to cool, then strain it through a sieve.
Store mixer in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Use as you would a simple syrup.

Notes

Want to dress up a dessert sauce? Liven up your lemonade? Craft a creative cocktail? The uses for this mixer are limited only by your imagination.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/gooseberry-mixer/