The first gooseberries of the season, especially when baked in a tart of pie, are traditionally served on Whit Sunday, making a pudding that has always been particularly popular in the county of Warwickshire. The elderflower heads give a delicate Muscat flavour to the fruit.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the gooseberries, sugar and elderflower heads in a saucepan with a little water and simmer until the gooseberries are very soft. Remove the elderflower heads, sieve the gooseberries or puree in a processor or blender, allow to cool and then stir in the eggs.
- Fold the cream and honey together and stir into the gooseberry mixture.
- Set the oven to 400ºF, or Mark 6.
- roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a lightly greased 8 inch flan dish or pie plate, trimming the edges neatly.
- Pour the gooseberry mixture into the case and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the filling is golden.
- Place on a wire rack and allow to cool before serving, either on it's own or with pouring cream as an accompaniement.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.4, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 147.3, Sodium 321.8, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 20.7, Protein 8.1
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