Gooseberry recipes

This low-fat and satisfying cobbler is the perfect way to end a roast lunch with friends in summer

As this classic British pie is so simple, it's worth making your own pastry. Served warm, all it needs is a drizzle of custard or a scoop of ice cream

A refreshing frozen dessert made from white wine and summer fruit. Ideal for entertaining as it can be made up to a month in advance

Gooseberries are often overlooked, but it’s just a matter of knowing how to cook them and how to dress them up

A rustic, crumbly traybake to enjoy with a cuppa, or with custard for pudding

Preserve the unique, tart flavour of gooseberries in this summer preserve infused with sweet vanilla and tangy apple

Creamy coconut complements tart fruit really well. The gooseberries disappear into the cake batter keeping the sponge extra moist

Crisp hazelnut meringues with whipped cream and gooseberry compote make the perfect gluten-free summer dessert

Marinate pork tenderloin in soy and serve charred with a fruity, hot and sour dressing. You can replace the pork with mackerel, too

Make your own concentrated fruit cordial to serve with sparkling water over lots of ice

A nutty sponge cake with jammy gooseberries in a shortcrust pastry case, flavoured with delicate elderflower cordial

A new idea for pavlova lovers

Roll out a shortcrust pastry base and fill with wobbly custard, dotted with seasonal fruit

We’ve given Eton mess a twist by swapping the strawberries for another classic fruit – gorgeous gooseberries

A bright, seasonal salad with nutritious grains, greens, tomatoes, fennel, carrot and a touch of sweet berry flavour

These individual gooseberry and almond pies in crumbly pastry are good enough to give your dinner guests goose-bumps