Gooseberry Date Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and pick over goosberries; add 1 3/4 cups sugar and water.
2. 2
   Cover and simmer until tender.
3. 3
   Drain, reserving juice.
4. 4
   Measure 2 cups of berries and add to dates.
5. 5
   Mix together remaining sugar, cinnamon, calt and cornstarch.
6. 6
   Add 1 cup of gooseberry juice and cook until thick and clear.
7. 7
   Add gooseberries and dates; gently stir and cool.
8. 8
   When cool, pour int baked pastry shell and garnish with sweetened whipped cream.