Gooseberry Pie Recipe

Name: Gooseberry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19); 1/4 cup crisp rice cereal; 3/4 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Pinch of salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups gooseberries, fresh, frozen, or canned; 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into bits; 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash

Servings: persons

1 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19)
1/4 cup crisp rice cereal
3/4 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch of salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups gooseberries, fresh, frozen, or canned
1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash

1
Preheat the oven to 425F.
2
Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 rolled-out crust, then sprinkle the cereal in the crust in an even layer.
3
(This will keep the bottom crust from getting soggy.)
4
Put the sugar, flour, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl and stir to combine.
5
Drain the berries if using canned, then stir the berries into the sugar mixture.
6
Spread the filling evenly in the crust, then scatter the butter over the top.
7
Brush the rim of the crust with the egg wash, cover with the second rolled-out crust, seal and flute or crimp the edges, and cut a few steam vents in the top.
8
Brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with a bit of sugar.
9
Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350F and bake for another 30 minutes, until golden brown.
10
Cool on a wire rack for 1 to 2 hours before slicing.
11
Serve at room temperature.

274

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19), 1/4 cup crisp rice cereal, 3/4 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Gooseberry Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gooseberry Pie

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