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Gooseberry Crumble Pie with Cardamom
A delightful Swedish crumble pie featuring tart gooseberries balanced with the warm, aromatic spice of cardamom, all topped with a buttery, crisp streusel. This pie is a perfect representation of Swedish summer flavors.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Gooseberries(fresh or frozen, snooped)
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 dl Granulated sugar(adjust to taste, can use 0.5 dl if berries are very sweet)
- 2.5 dl All-purpose flour
- 1 dl Rolled oats
- 1 dl Granulated sugar(for the crumble)
- 1.5 tsp Ground cardamom
- 1 tsp Vanilla sugar
- 125 g Cold butter(cubed)
- Powdered sugar(for dusting (optional))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
💡 Tip: Ensure oven rack is in the middle position. - 2
Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the gooseberries, cornstarch, and 1 dl of granulated sugar. Toss gently to coat the berries evenly.
💡 Tip: If using frozen berries, do not thaw them completely; a slight thaw is fine. - 3
Prepare the crumble: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, 1 dl of granulated sugar, ground cardamom, and vanilla sugar.
- 4
Add the cold, cubed butter to the crumble mixture. Use your fingertips or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
💡 Tip: Work quickly to prevent the butter from melting. - 5
Pour the gooseberry filling into a greased pie dish (approx. 24 cm diameter).
- 6
Evenly sprinkle the crumble mixture over the gooseberry filling.
💡 Tip: Ensure the filling is completely covered for a good crust. - 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- 8
Let the pie cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
💡 Tip: Serve warm with vanilla sauce, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a more intense cardamom flavor, lightly toast the cardamom pods before grinding.
- ✓If gooseberries are very tart, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the filling.
- ✓This crumble pie can be made ahead and reheated.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the crumble for a different spice profile.
- Mix in some chopped pistachios or almonds into the crumble for added texture.
- Substitute half of the gooseberries with apples or rhubarb.