Gooseberry Cordial Recipe
This delicious drink is perfect for those summer days when you want something different, refreshing and sweet.
Equipment
- Kitchen scales
- Chopping board and knife
- Large saucepan
- Long-handled spoon for stirring
- Fine-meshed sieve OR colander lined with muslin
- Ladle
- Funnel
- Clean, sterilised glass jars/bottles with sealable lids
Ingredients
- 500 g gooseberries fresh
- 250 g sugar
- 250 ml boiling water
- ½ lemon for juice and zest
Instructions
- Wash and rinse the gooseberries, discarding any that are overripe or damaged.
- Place the washed gooseberries into a large pan and pour boiling water over them until they are completely covered. Simmer over medium heat for around 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the cooked gooseberries through a sieve, collecting the liquid in a bowl or large jug. Discard the pulp.
- Add the sugar to the liquid and stir until it has completely dissolved.
- Pour the cordial into sterilized bottles or jars and seal tightly.
- Allow cordial to mature in the fridge for 1 week. Keep it in the fridge and use it up within 3-4 weeks. Or freeze it to enjoy as and when you like.
Notes
TIPS for making homemade gooseberry cordial
Fresh Gooseberries:
For the best results, it’s best to use fresh gooseberries for cordial making. If using frozen or canned gooseberries, be sure to rinse and drain them beforehand. Sweetness levels may need to be adjusted before storing to get the desired flavour profile. Adjust your expectations accordingly.Adjust Sweetness Level:
Taste test your cordial after it has cooled and adjust sweetness levels as desired by adding more sugar, honey or another sweetener if necessary.Store in Refrigerator:
Thanks to its significant sugar content, your homemade gooseberry cordial could last a few weeks when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You may want to freeze some in a freezer-safe container, zip-lock bag or ice-cube tray (and then into a zip-lock bag).Create a unique version of a gooseberry cordial
1. Add different citrus zest like oranges or limes for a change in flavour notes. 2. For a different hit of sweetness, use honey or agave nectar to supplement the sugar content. 3. Infuse the cordial with herbs and spices such as rosemary, ginger, cinnamon or cardamom. 4. Create other interesting flavours by adding extracts like vanilla, almond or peppermint.Toasting summer with homemade gooseberry cordial
- Add gooseberry cordial to sparkling wine for an elegant and refreshing summer cocktail. Or Add 1-2 tablespoons to a regular glass of still or sparkling water and ice for a delicious drink. Or for something stronger, add to your favourite gin or vodka.
- Use as a drizzle to your favourite desserts such as cheesecake, meringue pies or ice cream sundaes.
- Make a tasty slushie by adding some cordial and crushed ice in the blender with a splash more lemon or lime juice for added zing!
- Add some gooseberry cordial to the ingredients for a gooseberry jam or gooseberry compote and dial up the flavour!
- Give your smoothies a unique twist by adding some gooseberry-flavoured goodness.
Nutrition
Calories: 1198kcalCarbohydrates: 305gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 1070mgFiber: 23gSugar: 251gVitamin A: 1462IUVitamin C: 167mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional Disclaimer
All nutritional information is an estimate only, based on third-party calculations derived from an online nutritional calculator, Spoonacular API. The data provided is a courtesy and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients and brands you use, your measuring methods and portion sizes. For accurate results, we recommend that you calculate the nutritional information yourself, using a preferred nutritional calculator or advice from a nutritionist, based on your ingredients and individual processes.
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