Gooseberry Crumble
Gooseberry Crumble is a classic British dessert featuring tart gooseberries baked under a sweet, buttery oat and flour topping. It's a traditional summer treat, often served warm with custard or cream.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of dietary fiber. A typical serving provides a good source of Vitamin C from the gooseberries and some iron from the oats, with a rough calorie ballpark of 350-450 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 395 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 19.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 µg |
| Folate | 25 µg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Gooseberries are a nutritionally unique fruit, exceptionally high in Vitamin C and containing antioxidants like phenolic compounds. Culturally, the crumble topping evolved as a simpler, more resourceful alternative to pastry during times of rationing in the UK.
