Gooseberry harvest 2015
By Samba
30 Jul, 2015
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Today I harvested over 9 kilo of gooseberries and I top/tailed and washed them, bagged them, gave away and froze the rest ready for pies or whatever. They always seem to keep very well in the freezer. I have lots more still to harvest and I know that's going to take another few hours of trimming and cleaning and sorting into nice bags. I love this time of year.
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This job kept me busy for quite a few hours, but it was a nice day and I was happy working in the garden. Shame they are gooseberries, although I do like them, just not in huge quantities. Some are very ripe and good to eat straight away, very sweet. Others need a pie case making. I have to be in the mood though. Anyway, I did manage to give some away. Hopefully, every last one will be enjoyed.
12 Aug, 2015
My sister makes gooseberry jam. Gooseberries are nice mixed with apple in a pie.
13 Aug, 2015
I'm going to try gooseberry jam. I do like apple and gooseberry pie. I make that combination sometimes too. Better than plain gooseberry. I will look into making jam as I have got quite a few strawberries growing still. Strawberry and gooseberry jam maybe.
13 Aug, 2015
Mixed fruit jam sounds delicious to me.
14 Aug, 2015
Looks like you've been busy there.
12 Aug, 2015