Gooseberry Fool
This foolish name signifies an excellent preparation of gooseberries; stewed, mashed, and made very sweet with brown sugar. Have ready in another dish a good boiled custard. When all has become cool, mix well together in a large bowl the stewed gooseberries and the custard, and season the mixture well with nutmeg. It will be found very good.
Any other “fool” may be made in the same manner, of stewed fruit and boiled custard. It saves the trouble and expense of making paste, or can be prepared at a shorter notice. It is good either at dinner or tea.
We hope somebody will think of a better name for it.