La mirabelle is a tiny plum slightly bigger than a cherry, it has a nice reddish golden colour and is sweet and juicy. It was first planted in Lorraine, the orchards now produce mirabelles from mid-August to early October.
Its name comes from the Latin and means: belle à voir ( nice to look at).
It is lovely to eat as a piece of fruit or cooked to accompany venison or veal.
Try some next time you go to France. Buy them on a market so that you can choose some nice juicy ones.
Bon appétit!
If you are interested in food and cooking, why not try our next French cookery course? It is run by one of our French tutors who is also a French chef.
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Did you know that the aubergine used to be a little white fruit. This is why it is called an egg plant in America and Australia. You can find this fact and many more in a book called "La mondialisation à table" by Jean Vitaux.
Véronique
Moi je préfère la quiche lorraine! 😉