These colonial-heyday berries were once popular in wines, pies and pudding recipes but are often neglected today. Cultivated mainly in Oregon, gooseberries grow wild in many areas in the U.S. and can be recognized by their Chinese-lantern-like coverings.

SOURCE: FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov

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