A country fair classic—and often the source of spirited competition—gooseberry pie is as American as, well, apple pie. Enjoy a hearty slice of Americana with this time-tested recipe.
Author:Norann Oleson
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:Serves 6-8 1x
Category:Bakery
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups fresh gooseberries
3/4 cup of sugar (or to taste, depending on your gooseberries)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Pastry for a double-crust pie (pre-made or homemade; your choice)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F with rack in the middle of the oven.
Remove stems and any dried flower ends from the gooseberries and wash them thoroughly but gently. Drain them and put them in a large mixing bowl.
Combine the sugar, flour, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
Add the sugar mixture to the gooseberries, stirring gently to thoroughly coat them.
Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry.
Pour the gooseberry mixture into the lined pie plate.
Sprinkle the small pieces of butter over the berry mixture.
Add the top crust. Seal and flute the edge, and cover the edge of the crust with foil to prevent burning.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil from the edge of the crust and bake for another 25 minutes, until the crust is a golden brown
Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
The key to a successful gooseberry pie is to know your gooseberries; some are sweeter or tarter than others, depending on the cultivar and when they’ve been harvested. You may want to adjust your sugar level depending on the sweetness/tartness of your gooseberries and the taste preference of your judges—or guests.
