Gooseberry Pie
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
- Category: Bakery
Ingredients
- 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)
- 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.
