Canning Recipes Spiced Tart Gooseberries Ingredients: Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method Cooking Directions: -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 quarts gooseberries 4 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 cup cider vinegar 1 cinnamon stick - (2" long) 8 cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 whole allspice Wash berries, remove stems and blossom ends. Place sugar, vinegar, and spices together in a large pot, add 1/2 cup of water and boil for 5 minutes. Add gooseberries and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. When the berries are tender and the syrup is thick, turn into hot sterile jars and seal. Place jars in a boiling water bath. Cover canner and return water to a boil; boil 5 minutes. Remove jars from canner and let cool. Check seals and store in a cool, dry place. This recipe yields ?? servings. © 2008 canning-recipes.com contact