Stewed gooseberries with custard Recipe

Stewed gooseberries with custard Recipe

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice only
  • 75g/2¾oz caster sugar
  • 275g/9¾oz gooseberries
  • 600ml/1 pint double cream
  • 50 ml/1¾fl oz milk
  • 1 vanilla pod, split
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 3 free-range egg yolks
  • 1 free-range egg
  1. For the stewed gooseberries, in a pan melt the butter then add the lemon zest and juice, sugar and gooseberries. Leave to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  2. In a separate pan heat the cream and milk with the vanilla pod to boiling point.
  3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and extra yolk with the caster sugar. Pour the hot cream into the eggs, stirring well.
  4. Return this to the pan and heat gently, stirring, until the custard coats the back of the spoon.
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