Currants, Gooseberries, And Jostaberries : A Gu... -

It features the vigorous growth and thornless stems of a currant, but produces fruit that is larger than a currant yet smaller than a gooseberry.

"Culinary" varieties are picked while green and hard; their extreme acidity holds up perfectly in crumbles and pies. "Dessert" varieties are left to ripen until they turn red, yellow, or translucent white, at which point they become soft and sweet enough to eat straight from the bush. CURRANTS, GOOSEBERRIES, AND JOSTABERRIES : a gu...

The taste is a sophisticated blend—it lacks the intense muskiness of a black currant but carries more tang than a gooseberry. They turn a deep near-black when fully ripe and are incredibly versatile for baking or fresh snacking. Quick Comparison Table Gooseberries Jostaberries Growth Habit Clusters (strigs) Individual berries Small clusters Thorns Usually very thorny Primary Use Jellies & Syrups Pies & Crumbles Fresh eating & Jams Ease of Harvest Low (due to thorns) It features the vigorous growth and thornless stems