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Stewed gooseberries with custard

Paul Rankin
by Paul Rankin
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1 		Vegetarian Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

For the stewed gooseberries
2 tbsp butter
1 lemon, zest and juice only
75g/2¾oz caster sugar
275g/9¾oz gooseberries
For the custard
600ml/1 pint double cream
50 ml/1¾fl oz milk
1 vanilla pod, split
1 tbsp caster sugar
3 free-range egg yolks
1 free-range egg

Method

1. For the stewed gooseberries, in a pan melt the butter then add the lemon zest and juice, sugar and gooseberries. Leave to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
2. In a separate pan heat the cream and milk with the vanilla pod to boiling point.
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and extra yolk with the caster sugar. Pour the hot cream into the eggs, stirring well.
4. Return this to the pan and heat gently, stirring, until the custard coats the back of the spoon.