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February 22, 2018

Gooseberry Honey Preserve

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I have grown up enjoying gooseberries whenever they were in season. My grandmom would make a pickle or jam out of star gooseberries (‘raaz avale’ as they are called in Konkani) and I managed to get some to Dubai where I tried to make a sweet preserve out of them. The other variety is the more common one – the amla as it is called in Hindi and other Indian languages. They come in varying sizes, taste slightly bitter & tart and leave your mouth fresh. No wonder that it is popularly used in the preparation of ‘mukhwas’ (‘mukh’ meaning face/mouth & ‘waas’ meaning smell/aroma) – simply put, mouth freshner. The amla has a host of health benefits and is deemed to be a super fruit. From its diuretic properties to those that slow down ageing, it reduces blood sugar, boosts immunity, improves the quality of hair & skin, fights heart disease, improves eyesight & strengthens bones. These are just a handful of wonders that the amla brings to our lives, only if we care enough to incorporate it into our lifestyle. If fresh amlas are not easily available where you live, the best way to preserve them is to sun dry them. You can then add an amla or two in curries or pickles. You can also freeze them and grate some into your bowl of fresh salad or soup. Today’s recipe is to enjoy them in a slightly sweeter form. When preserved in honey, gooseberries become an enjoyable option for kids to enjoy as they lose their bitterness as the preserve ages. If you have a sweet tooth, consider popping a sliver or two of the preserved gooseberries instead of reaching out for a sugar-laden sweet or candy. 

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I found this recipe on one of the food groups (Euphoric Delights) on Facebook where someone from the US had asked for suggestions on what to do with gooseberries bought in bulk. The thread had a whopping 200+ responses and scrolling down through them all took a sizeable chunk of my free time, nevertheless I found this great tip of preserving amlas and I immediately soaked some that I had. The only catch is that I didn’t know that one must not fill the jar to the brim with the gooseberries as they tend to ooze out a lot of moisture and you will end up with a leaking jar for the next two days! Use the best quality honey – pure and not the one that has been diluted with sugar or jaggery syrup (yes, that’s what most brands of honey resort to). Pure honey will be super thick and to test if has been adultrated or not, let a drop it roll down your sleeve. If it rolls without being absorbed by your clothes, it is pure. If not, you have your answer.

The addition of saffron is optional. Don’t add too much or it will leave a very strong scent of it and considering that saffron is the world’s most expensive spice, too much of it will burn a hole in your pocket and may also cause other side effects. However, adding a few strands per layer will enhance the nutritive value as saffron is widely used in the treatment of cold and fever and some skin ailments. Lord Google will inundate you with so many great articles should you wish to do some research about the aforementioned ingredients. So read away 🙂

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Gooseberry Honey Preserve

A simple way to preserve gooseberries is to soak them in honey. Healthy & delicious!
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Course: Preserves
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Author: Shireen Sequeira @ www.ruchikrandhap.com

Ingredients

  • 250 grams about 10-12 gooseberries (amla)
  • pure honey as required
  • a few strands of saffron (optional)

Other things you need

  • 1 clean & dry glass jar

Instructions

  • Wash the gooseberries well. Drain and pat dry. They should be devoid of any moisture so you can leave them to air dry for 20-30 minutes too
  • Using a clean & dry chopping board & knife cut the gooseberries into 3-4 chunky pieces. Discard the seeds.
  • Layer the glass jar alternatively with gooseberries and honey. Drizzle a few strands of saffron if using. Do not fill the jar up to the brim as the gooseberries will slowly begin to release their juices and the jar will overflow. So fill it upto 3/4th full 
  • Cover with a well fitting lid and keep in a cool and dry place of your kitchen. The honey will get diluted with the juices from the goosberries but that's okay. Enjoy some delicious gooseberry chunks every day!

Disclaimer

The nutritional values are only indicative.

Tried this recipe?Please leave a comment & rate the recipe below or share a photo on Instagram and tag me @ruchikrandhap
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  1. deepa sodhi says

    April 6, 2020 at 5:33 pm

    Nice n easy recipe..
    Gonna try this..
    thanks

    Reply
    • Shireen Sequeira says

      April 7, 2020 at 9:07 pm

      Thanks a lot! Hope you like it!

      Reply
  2. Divya says

    May 18, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    Thank you for this recipe. How long can I preserve this in the refrigerator?

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    • Shireen Sequeira says

      May 18, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      You can preserve it for at least 6-8 months in the refrigerator if prepared hygienically

      Reply
  3. Shinjita Pant says

    July 20, 2020 at 8:16 am

    hey! I made this few days back & was wondering its okay if honey gets more liquidy, as storebought Amla honey is very thick. but your remarks on the recipe closed my doubts about it. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Shireen Sequeira says

      July 22, 2020 at 6:20 am

      Hi Shinjita,

      Thanks a lot for your feedback! So glad to hear that!!

      Reply
  4. jeevs says

    November 28, 2020 at 6:43 am

    I tried but after a month it got fermented. can I still eat it?

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    • Shireen Sequeira says

      November 29, 2020 at 10:34 am

      I am not sure how it got fermented. Did you use spoons with any moisture in them?

      Reply
  5. Neha Aggarwal says

    November 28, 2020 at 8:13 am

    Hi..for how many days can I store this? And can it be stored at room temperature?

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    • Shireen Sequeira says

      November 29, 2020 at 10:33 am

      Hi,

      You can store it in a cool place for about a month or so, maybe longer if clean, dry spoons are used to remove the gooseberries

      Reply
  6. Mercy says

    December 3, 2020 at 12:42 am

    Would you use this as a pie filling? Do you think I should simmer the preserve for a while to make thicker? Trying to make gooseberry pie without sugar:)

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    • Shireen Sequeira says

      December 3, 2020 at 8:49 am

      I am not sure about using it as a pie filling unless the gooseberries are softened. Simmering would kill the health benefits of the honey. I really don’t know, sorry!

      Reply
  7. Surabhi says

    January 21, 2021 at 7:20 am

    Nice. Was searching for such a recipe. Simple and persons like me who stays in hostels can also try.

    Reply
    • Shireen Sequeira says

      January 22, 2021 at 8:30 am

      Thanks a lot!! Hope you like it!

      Reply
      • Kiran says

        May 25, 2021 at 9:29 am

        I have done the similar way but fermented smell is coming, is it full waste if it got fermented? I didn’t put any spoon also, within 5 days of soaking it got different smell, please advise

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        • Shireen Sequeira says

          May 28, 2021 at 3:10 pm

          I am not sure what could have happened. It generally does ferment but there should be no foul smell. Was your bottle sterilized?

          Reply
  8. Vikas says

    February 16, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    This is one of the most laziest recipe I have ever seen after someone made a recipe to make a glass of water.

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    • Shireen Sequeira says

      February 17, 2021 at 7:02 am

      Wow! So much pent up anger released on my space! Just because a recipe is easy does not mean it has to be ‘lazy’. A lot of people found it easy. If you don’t like what you see, move on. Take your sarcasm elsewhere.

      Reply
  9. Madhumitha.G. says

    March 12, 2022 at 1:59 pm

    Hi !I Like ur recipe but would like to know if it has to be refrigerated or not and if not what the shelf life would be…

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    • Shireen Sequeira says

      March 15, 2022 at 10:43 am

      Actually if prepared hygienically there is no need for refrigeration. Shelf life also extends. It should be good for a few months, I consumed it within 2-3 weeks

      Reply

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