GOOSEBERRY TART

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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

1 -1 1/2 lb gooseberry, topped, tailed, then rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon sugar
1 -2 elderflower head, rinsed and the stems removed
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 pint double cream
4 tablespoons clear honey
8 ounces prepared shortcrust pastry

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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