Easy Gooseberry Cobbler

Easy Gooseberry Cobbler
  • Author: Anonymous

This delightful gooseberry and elderflower cobbler is a perfect summer dessert that bursts with fruity flavors and a hint of warmth from ginger. The juicy gooseberries, cooked with elderflower and ginger, are topped with a sweet and crumbly buttermilk biscuit-like layer that bakes to golden perfection. Serve this cozy cobbler warm with a dollop of ice cream, fromage frais, or custard for a comforting and delicious treat.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 750g gooseberries , washed, topped and tailed
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp grated root ginger
  • 3 tbsp elderflower cordial
  • 140g plain flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 25g butter
  • 25g caster sugar
  • 150ml buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp demerara sugar

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Place the gooseberries, caster sugar, ginger and elderflower in a saucepan with 4 tbsp water and cook, covered, for 5 mins until the berries begin to pop. Tip into a baking dish.
  • Make the topping. Sift the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt into a mixing bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs, then stir in the caster sugar. Mix in the buttermilk to give a soft, sticky dough. Dollop spoonfuls on top of the gooseberries, then sprinkle with the demerara. Bake for 25 mins or until golden brown and crusty. Stand for 5 mins, then serve with some low-fat ice cream, fromage frais or custard.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT10M

Yield

Serves 6

Nutrition

  • Calories: 255 calories
  • Fat Content: 4 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 53 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 34 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 5 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.52 milligram of sodium