Coastal Ground Cherry

I think the coastal residents made jelly in the 1800s from this and anything else they could gather up to eat.

Here's some excerpts from Wiki but I would be cautious...I can find nothing that speaks to the edibility of this particular species. All parts other than the ripe fruit are toxic...many poisonous plants in the Tomato family (Deadly Nightshade).

WIKI: The typical Physalis fruit is similar to a firm tomato (in texture), and like strawberries or other fruit in flavor; they have a mild, refreshing acidity. Most - but not all - physalis species produce edible fruits, with a basic flavor recalling a tomato/pineapple-like blend. Some species like cape gooseberries and tomatillos have numerous named cultivars, which offer a range of flavors from tart to sweet to savory. Physalis fruit have around 53 kcal for 100 grams[3] , and are rich in cryptoxanthin.

Its uses are similar to the common tomato or to fruits with a refreshing taste. Once extracted from its husk, it may be eaten raw or used in salads, desserts, as a flavoring, and in jams and jellies. They can also be dried and eaten much like raisins or other small dried fruit. Cape gooseberries contain large amounts of pectin, and are therefore suitable for jams and pies.

Is this edible?