Gooseberry Bars Recipes

GOOSEBERRY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & set out a 9-inch square baking pan.
• In a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar & nuts, then cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Press flour mixture evenly into the baking pan & bake 15 minutes.
• About 5 minutes before crust is done, in a saucepan combine gooseberries, sugar & cornstarch, cooking & stirring about 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
• Pour over baked crust, then let cool completely, before slicing & serving!

GOOSEBERRY SUPRISE BARS

Steps:

• 1. CRUST: Blend together butter flour and brown sugar with pastry blender until crumbly and well blended. Press into pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• 2. TOPPING: Beat eggs and brown sugar until fluffy. Add baking powder and salt to flour; blend into egg mixture. Stir in gooseberries. Spread over baked crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
• 3. Cool on cooling rack and cut into bars.

GOOSEBERRY DESSERT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in the butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk. Gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until easy to handle., For filling, in a large bowl, combine sugar and tapioca. Gently stir in gooseberries; let stand for 15 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll out each portion to an 8-in. square. Place one portion in the bottom a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with filling and remaining pastry., Cut slits in pastry; brush with milk. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.