Gooseberry Liqueur

Gooseberry Crumble… Gooseberry Fool… Why not give Gooseberry Liqueur a try?

Ingredients:

• 700ml Vodka
• 400g Gooseberries
• 200g Granulated sugar

Slow Method:

1. Wash, then top and tail the gooseberries, discarding any leaves or stalks. Cut each berry in half and add to a Kilner Jar.
2. Add the sugar and Vodka.
3. Put into a cool dark place and leave for 3 weeks
4. Shake the jar every day until the sugar has dissolved
5. Strain into a clean bottle and test for taste. Add extra sugar if needed.
6. Enjoy your Gooseberry Liqueur

Fast Method:

1. Wash, then top and tail the gooseberries, discarding any leaves or stalks. Cut each berry in half and add to a Kilner Jar.
2. Add the sugar and Vodka.
3. Put into a water bath at 65°C for 3 hours.
4. Strain into a clean bottle and test for taste. Add extra sugar if needed.
5. Enjoy your Gooseberry Liqueur

Lucy’s Top Tip: Try substituting the Vodka for Gin, Rum, or Brandy. Now that you have made your liqueur, the fruit can still be used to make a nice boozy crumble.