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Gooseberries · common

Invicta

The heavy-cropping green gooseberry that shrugs off mildew. Tart when young (perfect for cooking), sweet enough to eat raw when fully ripe. The reliable one that fills your freezer and your crumble dishes.

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in the kitchen

Gooseberry fool

Stew the berries with sugar until they burst and go golden-green. Cool, then fold into softly whipped cream. Serve in glasses. Sharp, sweet, creamy — the most English pudding there is.

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