The Mirabelle

A golden fruit...

Nature sometimes gives us a real treat.
The mirabelle plum is one such pleasure that the soil of Lorraine produces in abundance.
Indeed, not only does it make wonderful jam to enliven every breakfast, it really comes into its own at the dessert table, flavouring tarts, soufflés, gratins, liqueurs and other gastronomical surprises!

“Happiness exists.I’ve met it. It weighs 14.3 grams (including the stone) and it comes from Lorraine.
Ah, the wonderful mirabelle plum. We know so little about its origins.
All we know is that Lorraine is the only region in the world with such a large number of mirabelle plum trees.
Mirabelles go so well with all sorts of pastry, whether flaky or short. To my knowledge, it’s the only jam that leaves you with unforgettable memories. Served in an iced or chilled glass, mirabelle plum brandy gives off a generous bouquet, exhaling all the subtleties of the fruit. It’s difficult not to be amazed and grateful when you know that such a small fruit can produce so much joy!”

> Jean-Pierre Coffe, journalist, writer