Do you love Mirabelle de Lorraine AOP plums, but you don't want to throw away the skins or pits anymore? Perfect, you've come to the right place! Here are 5 creative ideas for transforming every piece of waste into a useful resource. Here's to a 100% zero-waste, indulgent summer 🍑♻️.

1. Homemade Mirabelle Plum Kernel Oil 🛢️

The kernels, rich in sweet almonds, produce a precious oil for cooking and cosmetics. Rinse 200g of kernels, dry them in a low oven for 30 minutes, then grind them or place them in a jar with 500ml of neutral oil (sunflower or rapeseed). Let them infuse for 2 weeks, filter, and you'll have a fragrant oil that's ideal for seasoning your salads or nourishing your skin as a face mask.

2. Dry hot water bottle with pits 🌡️

Thanks to their regular shape and thermal inertia, heated cores are perfect as a dry hot water bottle. Sew a small cotton cover, fill it with clean cores, and secure with a pretty ribbon. Microwave your hot water bottle for 2 minutes for gentle, long-lasting heat, ideal for backaches or cold feet.

3. Mirabelle plum skin syrup 🍯

Don't throw away the peels! For 300g of peels, make a simple syrup: 200g of sugar, 200ml of water, one vanilla pod. Bring to a boil, add the peels, simmer for 10 minutes, then strain. You'll get a flavorful syrup to dilute in sparkling water, drizzle over yogurt, or ice a cake.

4. Roasted & Spicy Skin Spices 🌶️

Add some pep to your dishes! Spread the skins on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, paprika, and herbes de Provence. Bake for 15 minutes at 100°C to dry, then blend finely. You'll get a flavorful powder perfect for seasoning grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or popcorn.

5. Compost enriched with skins & pits 🌱

End-of-life skins and pits are an asset to your garden: lightly crush the pits to speed up degradation, cut the skins into strips and incorporate them into your compost. They will provide carbon and minerals , promoting a rich soil for your plants.

Tips & best practices 📝

• Always rinse skins and pits to remove pulp and residue.
• Dry thoroughly before storage to prevent mold.
• For more tips on storage, check out our guide: how to properly store mirabelle plums .
• Also discover our 4 savory mirabelle plum recipes to use up every last bite of your fruit.
• For packages of fresh mirabelles, click here: mirabelle plum packages .