Gooseberry Curd

Directions

1. 1

   1 pt Gooseberries 2 tb -Water 1/2 c Sugar 2 tb Unsalted butter 2 Eggs 1 Egg yolk Rinse the gooseberries and put them in a non-corroding sauc

2. 2

   Cover and cook over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until the gooseberries are very mushy

3. 3

   Puree them through a food mill or a strainer

4. 4

   You should have about 1 1/4 cups of puree

5. 5

   Stir the sugar and butter into the warm puree and heat, stirring constantly

6. 6

   Whisk the eggs and the egg yolk just until mixed, then whisk in a little of the hot gooseberry mixture to heat the eggs

7. 7

   Return to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is well thickened, and has reached a temperature of 170 F

8. 8

   Pour into a container, cover, and chill