Gooseberry Tart

Stem the gooseberries. Put into a porcelain kettle with enough water to prevent burning and stew slowly until they break. Take off, sweeten well.

When cold, pour into pastry shells and bake with a top crust of puff paste.

Brush all over with beaten egg while hot, set back in the oven to glaze for three minutes. To be eaten cold.

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