Gooseberry Jello Pudding

Rinse the gooseberries thoroughly under cold water and remove any stems or debris. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.

Add the dried gooseberries to the boiling sugar syrup and stir gently to coat them evenly.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer the gooseberries in the syrup for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft and the mixture thickens slightly.

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

Pour the cooled gooseberry mixture into individual serving dishes or a single mold, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the jello sets to a gel-like consistency.

Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator as a light pudding dessert.