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Gooseberries, an old fashioned fruit, born on prickly branches that deter even our local voracious scabland deer, were plentiful this year. I did a little experimenting with kuchen recipes to come up with a good one for Gooseberry Kuchen. The not too sweet custard with a hint of nutmeg is the perfect balance to the tart fruit.

Gooseberry Kuchen

Dough for one kuchen

2 cups gooseberries, fresh or frozen

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 egg

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Heavy dash ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Well grease a 9 inch...