Description
Mirabelle Plum Jam
The golden plum jam that began The Artisan Kitchen, made with wild Gloucester Mirabelles for bright fruit flavour, gentle honeyed notes and a naturally fresh finish.
Quick answer: Mirabelle Plum Jam is a handmade seasonal preserve made with wild Gloucester Mirabelle plums and sugar. It is lighter and more delicate than many darker plum jams, with golden fruit flavour, soft honeyed notes and a lively finish. It was also the very first preserve created by The Artisan Kitchen.
Our Mirabelle Plum Jam is where the story of The Artisan Kitchen began.
In 2011, a Mirabelle plum tree in a Gloucestershire garden produced more golden fruit than could possibly be ignored. That first small batch of jam sparked the preserving journey that followed.
Today, the jam is still made with wild Gloucester Mirabelle plums, carefully cooked in small copper pans to preserve their colour, fragrance and naturally bright fruit character.
Choose this jam if you enjoy delicate stone-fruit preserves with gentle sweetness, floral notes and a fresh golden-plum finish.
Why This Jam Is Special
Our first creation
The preserve that began The Artisan Kitchen in 2011.
Wild local fruit
Made with golden Mirabelle plums gathered in Gloucester.
Limited and seasonal
Made only when a suitable Mirabelle harvest is available.
Simple ingredients
Made with Mirabelle plums and sugar.
Tasting Notes
Flavour: Golden Mirabelle plum with delicate floral notes
Sweetness: Soft and gently honeyed
Freshness: Bright, lively and naturally balanced
Texture: Soft-set and fruit-led
Finish: Clean, delicate and lightly aromatic
What Are Mirabelle Plums?
Mirabelles are small golden plums known for their fragrant flavour, soft sweetness and delicate floral character.
They are strongly associated with the Lorraine region of France, but in Britain they are much harder to find. They tend to appear in private gardens, old orchards and small pockets of seasonal fruit.
In jam, Mirabelles create a very different character from darker plum varieties. The flavour is lighter, more aromatic and gently honeyed, with a fresh finish that keeps the preserve lively.
The Jam That Began The Artisan Kitchen
Mirabelle Plum Jam has a special place in our kitchen because it was the first preserve Sarah made when The Artisan Kitchen began.
A single Gloucestershire tree produced fruit too beautiful to waste, and that first tiny batch became the beginning of everything that followed.
The same principle still guides every batch today: respect the fruit, preserve the season and allow flavour to lead.
How to Enjoy It
- Spread on warm sourdough, brioche or buttery croissants
- Swirl through Greek yoghurt, porridge or rice pudding
- Spoon over pancakes, waffles or vanilla ice cream
- Pair with Brie, ricotta, mascarpone or soft goat’s cheese
- Use as a glaze for fruit tarts, galettes and pastries
- Layer into sponge cakes, jam tarts or thumbprint biscuits
- Stir a spoonful into chilled sparkling wine for a seasonal twist
Chef-crafted, small batch, preserving excellence.
Sarah’s Maker’s Note
Mirabelles are delicate fruit, so the challenge is to keep their fragrance and golden-plum freshness during cooking. I look for a soft set, clear fruit flavour and enough natural acidity to stop the finished jam from feeling heavy.
Ingredients and Product Information
Ingredients and dietary information
Ingredients: Wild Gloucester Mirabelle plums, sugar.
Artificial additives: No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients.
Storage information
Store unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within the period shown on the jar. Always use a clean spoon.
Additional information
Jar size: 200 g.
Please note: This product contains stone fruit. Although every care is taken, fruit stones or fragments may occasionally remain.
Mirabelle Plum Jam FAQs
What does Mirabelle Plum Jam taste like?
It tastes bright, golden and fruit-led, with gentle honeyed notes, delicate floral character and a naturally fresh finish.
Are Mirabelle plums the same as ordinary plums?
Mirabelles are a small golden variety of plum. They tend to be more delicate and aromatic than many darker plums, with soft sweetness and lightly floral flavour.
Is Mirabelle Plum Jam sweet or sharp?
It has gentle sweetness and soft honeyed notes, balanced by enough natural acidity to keep the finish fresh and lively.
What can I serve with it?
Serve it with toast, croissants, brioche, yoghurt, rice pudding, pancakes or soft cheeses. It is also excellent in pastries, sponge cakes and fruit tarts.
Is Mirabelle Plum Jam seasonal?
Yes. Mirabelle plums have a short season, so this is made as a limited batch whenever a suitable harvest is available.
Why is this jam important to The Artisan Kitchen?
Mirabelle Plum Jam was the first preserve Sarah made when The Artisan Kitchen began in 2011. A Gloucestershire garden tree provided the fruit for that first small batch and inspired the business that followed.
Discover More
Read the full story behind our Mirabelle Plum Jam.
Discover more about the art of preserving.
Browse our collection of limited-edition jams and marmalades.
Explore our full range of handmade jams.
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Vivien –
Very different to your ordinary plum jam and not as sweet but delicious as always with Artidan Kitchen jams. A must try
Vivien –
A different flavour to normal plum jam, less sweet but delicious as are all the Artisan Kitchen jams and marmalades.