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.