Gooseberry fruit spread is a type of jam or jelly made from gooseberries, a tart and tangy fruit that is similar in flavor to a grapefruit or a green grape. To make gooseberry fruit spread, the gooseberries are first washed and then cooked down with sugar and sometimes pectin to help thicken the mixture. The resulting spread is then bottled and can be used as a condiment or a topping for toast, scones,