Gooseberry Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. 2
   Drain gooseberries & reserve the syrup from the can.
3. 3
   In a saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch & salt, then add the reserved syrup & cook over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes or until thickened.
4. 4
   Remove from heat & add butter, gooseberries & cinnamon (if using), stirring until butter is melted.
5. 5
   Line the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate with prepared pastry & pour the heated berry filling into it.
6. 6
   Add the top crust or cut pastry for a lattice top, then seal edges securely. If the entire top is covered by the pastry, cut several vents into it.
7. 7
   Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees & bake another 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.