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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.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Meyer Lemons. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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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.
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Horizon School | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5599 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Vagabond | San Diego CA | 619-255-1035 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| The Keating Lounge and Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-814-5700 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Meyer Lemons. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Use Real Butter |
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Meyer Lemon Macarons |
| Alpineberry |
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Meyer Lemon Butter Cookies |
| Baking Bites |
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Meyer Lemon Scones |
| Almost Bourdain |
|
Shaker Meyer Lemon Pie |
| Delicious Days |
|
Meyer Lemon Pots de Creme |
