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Seasons/Availability
Meyer lemons are generally available year round, however intermittent gaps can occur.
Current Facts
The Meyer lemon is considered to be a hybrid of a lemon variety and mandarin variety.
Description/Taste
Meyer lemons easily differentiate themselves from the common lemon with their shape, fragrance, color and taste. They are ovate yet rounded. Their coloring is a deep brilliant yellow. Their smooth semi-thin peel is fragrant and oily. Their flesh is low acid, aromatic, floral and sweet.
Applications
Meyer lemons are used for their fragrant zest and juice, which is sweeter and more floral than a Eureka or Lisbon. Slice lemons thinly and add to pizza. Add zest to butter cookies, cranberry scones, cheesecake batter or macarons. Juice and combine with water and simple syrup for lemonade. Mix juice and zest with egg yolks and butter, then cook into lemon curd. Toss fresh pasta with lemon zest, basil and Parmesan. Combine olive oil with juice and zest and use as a marinade or vinaigrette for asparagus, broccoli, or fresh peas. Meyer lemons will keep in cool, dry storage for 2-3 weeks.
Geography/History
The Meyer lemon fruit was brought to the United States from Bejing, China in 1908 by Frank Meyer, a plant explorer of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its given name was to honor Meyer for his discovery. The Meyer lemon trees are exceptional garden and grove trees, making them suitable for all levels of cultivation. They flourish in dry, temperate coastal climates and require little rainfall or irrigation. Meyer lemons do not have a large commercial market as they do not withstand excessive handling or shipping.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Carolyn J. Fisher | San Diego CA | 858-274-1129 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Madison High School | San Diego CA | 858-496-8410 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | (619) 564-6722 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Under The Crust | Country Club CA | 858-735-2189 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| The Rose Wine Pub on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-280-1815 |
| Baking Co. | San Diego CA | 619-819-0911 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| La Valencia Dry Storage | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Tuscany | Carlsbad CA | 760-929-8111 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Ballast Point Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 858-695-2739 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| Horizon School | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5599 |
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