Our Story

Back in 1984, we were next-door neighbors raising our families in the little town of Delaware, Ohio. Two moms with small children, we were looking for a way to do what we loved and stay home with the kids too. We had always shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends and so, after many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born. We put together our first catalog at our kitchen tables, enlisting the help of our loved ones wherever we could. From that very first mailing, we found an immediate connection with many of our customers and it wasnt long before we began receiving letters, photos and recipes from these new friends. In 1992, we put together our very first cookbook, compiled from hundreds of these recipes and, the rest, as they say, is history.
Hard to believe its been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days! From that original little Gooseberry Patch family, weve grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as we do. Today, were best known for our homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks, now recognized as national bestsellers. One things for sure, we couldnt have done it without our friends all across the country. Each year, were honored to turn thousands of your recipes into our collectible cookbooks. Our hope is that each book captures the stories and heart of all of you who have shared with us. Whether youve been with us since the beginning or are just discovering us, welcome to the Gooseberry Patch family!
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Dear Friend, Cobblers, cookies, cakes and pies...theyre the perfect ending to a homestyle meal.
In Our Favorite Dessert Recipes , weve brought together 60 sweet treats for every occasion. Jam-Swirled Coffee Cake is perfect for sharing with friends, while Blueberry Crumble and Buckeye Ice Cream Pie will be a hit at summertime picnics! Sweet Potato Pound Cake is sure to please at holiday dinners, and be sure to tuck Buttery Lemon Snow Bars and Peanut Butter Temptations into lunchboxes...theyll be a hit at the next bake sale too! Treat yourself to something scrumptious! Save room for dessert!
Jo Ann & Vickie
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Gooseberry Patch
2500 Farmers Dr., #110
Columbus, OH 43235 www.gooseberrypatch.com 1-800-854-6673 Copyright 2012, Gooseberry Patch 978-1-62093-098-4
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Aunt Maggies Apple Crisp
Makes 9 servings 4 c. apples, peeled, cored and diced 3/4 c. all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 c. sugar 1 T. cinnamon 3/4 c. brown sugar, packed 3/4 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked 1/4 t. baking soda 1/4 t. baking powder 1/8 t. salt 1/2 c. butter In a bowl, mix together apples, one tablespoon flour, sugar and cinnamon. butter In a bowl, mix together apples, one tablespoon flour, sugar and cinnamon.
Transfer to a greased 8"x8" baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350 degrees. Mix together remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until crumbly. Arrange topping over apples and bake for an additional 35 minutes.
Serve warm.
Serve ice cream-topped desserts to a party crowd, the quick & easy way! Scoop ice cream ahead of time and freeze in paper muffin liners.
Baked Caramel Apples
Serves 4 to 6 4 apples, peeled, cored and quartered 1 T. butter 1 T. all-purpose flour 1 c. boiling water 1-1/2 c. mini marshmallows 1 t. vanilla extract Arrange apples in a buttered 2-quart casserole dish; set aside. vanilla extract Arrange apples in a buttered 2-quart casserole dish; set aside.
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; blend in flour. Add brown sugar and water; cook until sugar dissolves. Stir in marshmallows until melted; bring to a boil. Pour mixture over apples. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.
Head out to a pick-your-own apple orchard for a day of fresh-air fun.