Compote of Gooseberries



  • 150ml ( pint) water


  • 175g (6oz) caster sugar


  • 1 elderflower head


  • 700g (1  lb) gooseberries

 


Top and tail the gooseberries and set aside.


 


Make a syrup with the sugar and water and add the elderflower head.


 


Stir in the prepared gooseberries and simmer for five minutes.


 


Remove from the heat and allow to cool.


 


Serve with the elderflower cheesecake.

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