1 tbsp elderflower cordial
225g/8oz gooseberries, topped and tailed
500g/1lb 2oz plain flour
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú caster sugar
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú untoasted flaked almonds
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú ground almonds
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú icing sugar
225g/8oz granulated sugar
1 vanilla pod, split, seeds scraped out
250g/9oz cold butter, cut into cubes
knob of butter
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú soft butter
2 free-range eggs
3 free-range eggs, plus 1 free-range egg yolk