Gooseberry jam is a hidden gem among jams ... Add 3 cups fruit — either all gooseberries or a half-and-half mix of gooseberries and strawberries, raspberries or blueberries — to a large ...

Increase the heat and boil rapidly for 8-10 minutes before testing to see if set. To test whether the jam has set: take the saucer from the freezer and drop a small spoonful of jam on to it.

gooseberry fool. Cool the cooked gooseberries, then fold into thick custard mixed with lightly whipped cream.

Boil rapidly for about 10 minutes until setting point is reached (200°C on a jam thermometer) or put a teaspoonful on a cold plate, leave in a cool place for a few minutes, then if the jam ...