Gooseberry Tart

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Fold the cream and honey together and stir into the gooseberry mixture.
  3. 3
    Set the oven to 400°F, or Mark 6.
  4. 4
    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.
  5. 5
    Pour the gooseberry mixture into the case and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the filling is golden.
  6. 6
    Place on a wire rack and allow to cool before serving, either on it's own or with pouring cream as an accompaniement.

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