John Myers
The gooseberry grows on small gooseberry bushes that are no more than two meters high. About the size of a cherry, it has firm skin and is covered with the downy hairs typical of the gooseberry. Depending on the variety, gooseberries can vary in color from green to red.
Origin
The gooseberry has its origins in the western Himalayas and southern Europe. It has been grown here since the 16th century. We can now find them in all medium-warm climate zones of the world.
Season
The gooseberry is harvested from May/June until August. They are sold loose and in trays. In Germany, gooseberries are mainly grown in Baden-Wüttemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Lower Saxony.
Taste
The gooseberry tastes sour to sweet depending on how ripe it is. This is caused by a high content of malic and citric acid in the fruit.
Use
The gooseberry is ideal for fresh consumption. It can also be used to make jams, cold peels and jellies. It is also a popular ingredient in tarts, cakes, such as our gooseberry cake, and compote. Other preparation methods are gooseberry sweet cider, gooseberry liqueur, and gooseberry spirit.
Storage
The ripe gooseberry has a very short shelf life and should be processed or eaten fresh. The green and unripe gooseberries, on the other hand, last about three weeks. You can also freeze the fruit. To do this, first spread the berries on a tray and put them in the freezer. Then pour into a freezer bag. They can be stored like this for about 6 months.
Durability
It is best to keep gooseberries laid out on a plate in the fridge. This way they will keep for 2-3 days.
