According to Apetit, the fruit originally came from Asia and reached Europe around the 13th century.
It later became particularly popular in the French region of Lorraine, where it is used, among other things, to make fruit brandy.
The fruits ripen during the summer. They are small, round and yellow and may have red spots on the side that has received the most sunlight.
When the ripe fruits begin to fall from the tree naturally, they are particularly sweet. Apetit describes the flavour as sweet and aromatic, with notes reminiscent of tropical fruit and almonds.
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Can be used in many ways
The fruits can be eaten straight from the tree, but they can also be used in cooking. According to Apetit, they are particularly suitable for making jam, syrup, cakes and other fruit-based dishes.
They also contain fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants. In addition, the fruits contain minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron, according to Apetit.
Apetit links the fibre content to digestion and also highlights the fruits' potassium content.
Here is the fruit
The small yellow fruit is the mirabelle plum. It is often confused with other small varieties of plum, but according to Apetit, it is distinguished by its sweet and distinctive aroma.
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Mirabelle plums can grow along roadsides and in abandoned orchards, among other places. As a result, the ripe summer fruit can sometimes be found without having to be purchased.
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This article is made and published by Ida-Marie Palm Varbæk, who may have used AI in the preparation.