When I picked up these Stachelbeeren in the market the other day, I had no idea what they were called in English. I also had no idea how to eat them, so I asked the woman behind the counter. She kind of laughed at me for asking the question, and explained that they could be eaten whole.
The gooseberries were very reminiscent of grapes in color, shape, and texture. There are a few edible seeds inside (that are much more pleasant than grape seeds), and it is indeed easy to just eat them whole. They can also be made into …read more