Gooseberries, Green, to Preserve Whole

Remove the tops and stalks from the gooseberries.

Place the gooseberries in a saucepan with cold water and simmer gently until tender but unbroken.

Transfer the gooseberries to cold water.

In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar and water to make a syrup.

Let the syrup cool.

Gently add the gooseberries to the cooled syrup.

Boil the gooseberries until the sugar is absorbed.

Carefully remove the gooseberries and drain the syrup.

Boil the syrup until smooth.

Test the syrup for thickness by dipping your fingers in cold water and checking for a strong thread.

If needed, boil the gooseberries again until the syrup thickens.

Let the gooseberries cool.

Place the cooled gooseberries in jars and pour the syrup over them.

Cover securely and store in a cool, dry place.