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If you’re looking to literally bring something new to the table this week, consider the humble gooseberry. Gooseberries are a tasty treat on their own or in a dessert, though they remain less common than other fruits like apples or strawberries. Before you take the plunge and add this tart little fruit to the day’s menu, you might be wondering: What does it taste like? Wonder no more, because we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about the sweetly sour little fruit known as the gooseberry—from taste and texture to purchasing and serving your very own gooseberries for all to enjoy.
Things You Should Know
- Pop a gooseberry into your mouth for a pleasant sweet-tart zing. Gooseberries are often compared to sour grapes, lemons, or green apples.
- Snack on gooseberries if you are a fan of sour flavors. Many love this berry, but some may find the fruit too tart to enjoy.
- Eat ripe gooseberries (which are red-purple) if you want a sweeter flavor profile. For a tart gooseberry, go green. Green gooseberries are less ripe and more sour.
- Enjoy gooseberries raw, canned, or cooked in sweet or savory recipes.
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References
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/plant/gooseberry
- ↑ https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/fruits/gooseberry
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/plant/gooseberry
- ↑ https://foodsguy.com/ground-cherry-vs-gooseberry/
- ↑ https://ag.umass.edu/fruit/ne-small-fruit-management-guide/currants-gooseberries
- ↑ https://ag.umass.edu/fruit/ne-small-fruit-management-guide/currants-gooseberries
- ↑ https://ag.umass.edu/fruit/ne-small-fruit-management-guide/currants-gooseberries
- ↑ https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/fruits/gooseberry
- ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/gooseberries-glossary
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