Calla's Gooseberry Crumble - Indiana USA

Check out this blog for all your Gooseberry Info - http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/1999-10-01/Remembering-the-Gooseberry.aspx?page=2

The most interesting info from Mother Earth News was about regulations on gooseberries  - Did you know that gooseberries are still federal banned in some states?  Now, I really want to plant them even more but my state will not allow.  Before planting gooseberries, you must check with your local cooperative extension office or Department of Agriculture to learn if any growing restrictions or bans are in effect in your state. Although the federal prohibition ended in 1966, it’s my understanding that Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Rhode Island still forbid gooseberry planting. Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Ohio, New Jersey, Virginia and West Virginia have planting restrictions. Some states require gooseberries to be planted at least 100 feet from white pines, since it’s believed that the rust spores can’t travel far from the plant.

Recipe from Mother Earth News

Gooseberry Pie

5 cups stemmed and tailed gooseberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 1/2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
9″ double pie crust Combine first four ingredients and let stand while you prepare the crust. Preheat oven to 400F. Make your favorite pie crust recipe.