The wild Mirabelle is a very old wild fruit variety. As a subspecies of plum, it is often confused with other members of the Prunus genus, such as the cherry plum, which is also edible.
Mirabelles are edible, but easily confused
Recognize the wild plum
Mirabelle plums bloom from April to May, while the ripe fruits can be harvested between August and September. They are round, about 3 to 5 centimeters large fruits in a rich orange-yellow. The skin is often speckled with reddish spots when the wild fruit has been exposed to a lot of sun. Also known as yellow plums, mirabelle plums are non-toxic and versatile.
These parts of the Mirabelle plum are edible
The very sweet pulp can be easily removed from the stone core and used in many ways. Enjoy the wild fruit either raw or cooked. Thanks to their sweetness, mirabelle plums are ideal as ingredients for baking, for desserts or for cooking. Mirabelles bring a lot of vitamin C when eaten fresh. Plant substances such as pectin and cellulose promote digestion. Thanks to the high fructose content, the fruit is a quick source of energy. In addition, the flowers can be brewed as a tea and even the tender young leaves can be used as chopped herbs.