Looking for the best gooseberry recipes? Want the best gooseberry desserts? Try our ideas here, then check out our summer desserts.

These slightly tart little berries are a classic summertime ingredient in Britain, their refreshingly sharp flavour working well in both sweet and savoury dishes. From a classic gooseberry fool to fruity gooseberry jam and a comforting crumble, we've got plenty of seasonal recipe inspiration.

Find out how to grow your own from our friends at Gardeners' World.

Try our gooseberry recipes then check out our other seasonal ingredient ideas, including our blackberry recipes, elderflower recipes, raspberry recipes, carrot recipes and nectarine recipes.

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  • Three gooseberry, elderflower and mint fools in glass jars
    Entertain

    Gooseberry fool

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.5 ratings

    The tartness of gooseberries is the perfect foil for whipped cream and syrupy elderflower cordial in this dessert that can be put together quickly

  • Two slices cut out of a large gooseberry tart
    Baking and desserts

    Gooseberry tart

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    This gooseberry tart recipe makes the most of crisp, tart berries, pairing their flavour perfectly with soft creamy custard.

  • Frangipane bars topped with flaked almond and drizzles of icing on a blue background
    Baking and desserts

    Gooseberry frangipane bars

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Tart gooseberry compote is sandwiched between puff pastry and soft, sweet frangipane in these little bars that go perfectly with an afternoon cuppa

  • Individual pots of gooseberry crumble
    Baking and desserts

    Gooseberry crumble

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    This recipe for cinnamon and gooseberry crumbles is easy to follow and they make great individual puds. Make a batch and freeze some for when you need a sweet hit

  • Gooseberry jam and granola on top of yogurt in a bowl
    Family

    Gooseberry jam

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Effortless and quick, this recipe will put your bounty of gooseberries to delicious, sticky use. Add fresh ginger and vanilla bean for a mature flavour

  • Gooseberry Pie Recipe
    Baking and desserts

    Gooseberry pie

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    This gooseberry sugar crust pie is a great alternative from apple or rhubarb for the summer months and it looks stunning

  • Gooseberry and Almond Cake Recipe with Elderflower Drizzle
    Baking and desserts

    Gooseberry cake

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    Make the most of British summer berries in this fruity gooseberry cake, lifted with a sweet elderflower drizzle

  • a blue bowl filled with a red tagine with chunks of chicken and gooseberries next to a bowl of couscous
    Meat and poultry

    Chicken and gooseberry tagine

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.0 ratings

    Gooseberries are at their best in summer and can be used in savoury and sweet recipes – choose red ones for this aromatic tagine to bring sweetness and tartness to the dish

  • Gooseberry Meringue Tart Recipe
    Recipes

    Gooseberry meringue pie

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    This gooseberry meringue pie is a twist on the classic lemon version. The sharpness of the berries makes this seasonal dessert taste beautifully tart.

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