Delia Smith Gooseberry Crumble

Delia Smith’s Gooseberry Crumble is a savory treat with tart gooseberries and a sweet, buttery crumble topping. Baked in just 30 minutes, it offers a quick, delightful balance of flavors and textures for a perfect summer treat.

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💗 Why You’ll Love This Delia Smith Gooseberry Crumble Recipe:

• Flavorful contrast between sweet and sour from the crumble and tangy gooseberries.
• You probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen that you need to make this dessert.
• The recipe’s simplicity makes it suitable for both inexperienced and seasoned cooks.
• Delia Smith’s dish is irresistible because it reminds one of simpler times and the warmth of home.

❓ What Is Delia Smith’s Gooseberry Crumble Recipe?

Delia Smith’s Gooseberry Crumble features tart gooseberries cooked with sugar and water, topped with a simple buttery crumble made from flour, sugar, and cold butter. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a delightful and nostalgic treat.

🍒 Delia Smith Gooseberry Crumble Ingredients

Gooseberries:

• about 700 g/ 1.5 lb/ about 5 cups gooseberries
• 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 60 ml/ 2 fl. oz/ ¼ cup water

Crumble:

• 150 g/ 5.3 oz/ ⅔ cup unsalted butter cold
• 150 g/ 5.3 oz/ ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 250 g/ 8.8 oz/ 2 cups all-purpose flour

🍨How To Make Delia Smith Gooseberry Crumble

1. Turn on the oven and set the temperature to 200C/400F.

Berries:

1. Get the berries clean. Coat a 25 cm x 20 cm x 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Mix the sugar and water together. Toss around to mix.

Crumble:

1. Pulse the flour, sugar, and cold butter cubes in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Or, you can use a pastry cutter or a small knife to cut the butter into the flour. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the gooseberries.
2. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the crumble is golden and the gooseberries are bubbling. Allow to slightly cool before serving.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Choose fully ripe gooseberries if you want a taste that’s not too sour.
• Sugar and water make a tasty syrup for the gooseberries.
• The crumble will turn out better if you use cold butter.
• If you want a satisfying topping, the crumble should be gritty.
• If you want to eat the crumble at a more comfortable temperature, give it a few minutes to cool after baking.

🍧 What Pairs Nicely With Delia Smith Gooseberry Crumble?

Gooseberry Crumble can be served with a wide range of toppings including coconut whip, honeycomb, Greek yogurt, vanilla custard, and salted caramel sauce.

🎚 How To Store Leftover Delia Smith Gooseberry Crumble?

• In The Fridge: Leftover gooseberry crumble can be preserved in the fridge for up to 3 days if placed in a tightly sealed container.
• In The Freezer: Leftover gooseberry crumble can be frozen for 3 months if it is kept in a freezer bag or carefully wrapped in plastic. Allow to defrost in the refrigerator overnight.

🥵 How To Reheat Delia Smith Gooseberry Crumble?

• Oven: Turn the oven temperature up to 350 degrees F then throw gooseberry crumble in an ovenproof dish and heat for about 10 minutes.
• Microwave: Prepare a microwave-safe dish for gooseberry crumble and heat in 30-second increments on medium power.

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Delia Smith Gooseberry Crumble Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 206.5
• Total Fat 10.6g
• Saturated Fat 6.5g
• Cholesterol 26.9 mg
• Sodium 87.8mg
• Potassium 119.5mg
• Total Carbohydrate 27.1g
• Dietary Fiber 2.6g
• Sugars 12.5g
• Protein 1.9g

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