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Gooseberries are so tart that more sugar than fruit goes into the pie.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

Gooseberries, he said, were very good fruit, but he wasn’t fond of them; so he lounged off with his hands in his pockets.

From Robinetta by McAulay, Allan

Gooseberries were in great profusion, and currants in multitude.

From A Letter of Credit by Warner, Susan

Gooseberries, currants, cherries, pear and peach trees, add a share of both honey and pollen.

From Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained by Quinby, M. (Moses)

In Norfolk, the green, unripe fruit is called Thape, and the schoolboys in that county well know Thape pie, made from green Gooseberries.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas