I really don't know where I got this from, somewhere in the depths of the interwebs! I have made it a few times and I'm very happy with it. I think the last time I made it, I reduced the sugar to 1Kg and could possibly reduce it further.
No straining or sieving, you just use the lot!
Gooseberry Sauce
Ingredients
1kg gooseberries, top and tailed
2 cups vinegar (cider or white vinegar)
1.5kg brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Method
Top & tail gooseberries.
Put all ingredients in large pan, bring to boil, simmer slowly uncovered for around 2
hours.
Blend to give a thick puree.
Pour into hot clean jars & seal.