Mirabelle plum
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Mirabelle plum (Prunus domestica subsp. syriaca) is a cultivar group of plum trees of the genus Prunus. It is believed that the plum was cultivated from a wild fruit grown in Anatolia.
Description
The mirabelle is identified by its small, oval shape, smooth-textured flesh, and especially by its red,[1] or dark yellow colour which becomes flecked in appearance. They are known for being sweet and full of flavour. The fruit is primarily used in fruit preserves and dessert pies,[1] and its juice is commonly fermented into wine or distilled into plum brandy. Mirabelle plums are widely used for jam production and for distillation into eau-de-vie.[2]
The mirabelle reaches maturity and is harvested from July to mid-September in the Northern Hemisphere. The traditional method of shaking the trees is now mechanized, but the principle remains the same: the ripe fruits are shaken loose and collected in a net under the tree.[3]
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Cultivars
The following cultivars are considered part of the Mirabelle cultivar group:
Mirabelle de Lorraine
The mirabelle is a speciality of the French region of Lorraine, which has an ideal climate and soil composition for the cultivation of this fruit. This region produces 15,000 tons of mirabelle plums annually, which constitutes 80% of global commercial production.[6]
There are two main cultivars grown for fruit production, derived from cherry plums grown in Nancy and Metz. The Metz type is smaller, less hard, and less sweet, and has no small red spots on the skin. It is very good for jam, while the Nancy type is better as fresh fruit as it is sweeter.[7]
Since 1996 the mirabelle de Lorraine has been recognized and promoted by the EU as a high-quality regional product, with a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). This label guarantees a minimum fruit size (22 mm) and sugar content, and can only be used in a specific geographical zone of production.[8]
The city of Metz dedicates two weeks to the Mirabelle plum during the popular Mirabelle Festival held in August. During the festival, in addition to open markets selling fresh prunes, mirabelle tarts, and mirabelle liquor, there is live music, fireworks, parties, art exhibits, a parade with floral floats and competition, and the crowning of the Mirabelle Queen and a gala of celebration.[9]
Appellation protection
Import of mirabelles to the United States is generally restricted.[10]
References
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- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Titchmarsh, Alan (2008). The Kitchen Gardener. BBC Books. p. 247.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Renaud, Mary Anne (24 August 2022). "Mirabelle of Lorraine: A Delicious Golden Plum". French Moments. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mirabelle Trees". Frank P Matthews Trees. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Prunus insititia 'Mirabelle de Nancy'". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Prunus domestica subsp. syriaca 'Mirabelle de Metz'". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."La mirabelle de Lorraine". Mirabelle de Lorraine (PGI). Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Pierre (23 August 2022). "Mirabelle of Lorraine: A Delicious Golden Plum". French Moments. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mirabelle de Lorraine". European Commission. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mirabelle season in Lorraine". Lorraine Tourisme. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
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- European Garden Flora; vol. IV; 1995.
See also
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