OK, before we leave Ireland, here is one more Irish recipe.
Gooseberry Crumble
This dish is an easily prepared and economical dessert, Gooseberry
Crumbleespecially at the time of year when gooseberries are plentiful. The basic
method can be used for other fillings, such as rhubarb, apple or apple and
blackberry.
8oz/ 250g/ 2 cups self-raising flour
4oz/ 125g/ 1/2 cup soft brown sugar
4oz/ 125g/ 1/2 cup butter
2lb/ 1kg/ 10 cups gooseberries
6oz/ 200g/ 1 cup caster sugar
Using your fingertips, rub butter lightly into the flour in a large bowl. When the
texture resembles fine breadcrumbs, mix in the brown sugar. Top and tail the
berries and cover with the crumble mixture in an oven-proof dish, pressing the
surface down lightly. Bake for 45 minutes in the centre of a pre-heated oven at
gas mark 4/ 180°C/ 350°F. Serve hot with cream.
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