My Seven Favorite Meyer Lemon Recipes
One of my favorite times of year is when the Meyer Lemons start coming into season and I’ve begun to see them in my area supermarkets again so that means its time to getting cooking with Meyer Lemons! Meyer Lemons made their first appearance in the United States in 1908 when Frank Meyer introduced this hybrid of a lemon and mandarin orange. Frank was working for the US Agricultural Department and collected samples of this sweet lemon while in China. After almost losing the Meyer Lemon in the 1940’s a new and improved version was introduced, and that my friends is what we’re enjoying today.
Meyer Lemons are wonderful in desserts, but don’t stop there. Meyer lemons make delicious sauces, drinks and flavorings for many of your favorite dishes. Have fun and experiment with those little orbs of sunshine, I promise you won’t be disappointed!
To get you started here are 7 of my favorite Meyer lemon recipes!
Meyer Lemon Pound Cake with Toasted Pistachios and a Lemon Glaze
This pound cake has to be the best pound cake I’ve ever made or tasted. It went beyond my expectations and disappeared in a matter of hours!
What can I say about these light and delectable little bites of sunshine…..sigh. The lemon glaze on these ricotta cookies was the pièce de ré·sis·tance!
Super moist and oh so delicious this Meyer lemon cake full of sweet and plump blueberries will have your friends and family begging for more (and the recipe)!
Meyer Lemon Pistachio Cranberry Scones
I love scones. There is just something about a morning with scones and coffee, and Meyer lemon along with sweet little craisins and pistachios make mornings just a little more bearable.
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with White Chocolate
Can you ever have too much cheesecake? Especially when its flavored with sweet Meyer Lemons and topped with white chocolate?
This Meyer lemon gelato (easily converted to ice cream) is a keeper. The lemon flavors are so refreshing that you’ll want to eat it every day!
Florida Pompano with a Meyer Lemon Ruby Red Grapefruit Sauce
Yes you can use Meyer lemons for entrees too! This delicious Fresh From Florida dish uses the flavors of Meyer Lemons and ruby red grapefruit to enhance this perfect Florida pompano.
So next time you think of me think of Meyer Lemons and the deliciousness they bring to your table. I hope you get to try my Meyer lemon recipes and Share the sunshine and the smiles Florida style!
Laura Etheridge says
Hi Dennis,
I found you when looking for recipes for Meyer lemons. I made the gelato and it’s truly the best I’ve ever tasted and soooo easy to make at home. Thank you.
Now I’m onto all your other recipes where I can use the delicious and unique flavor of these lemons.
I just wanted to say thanks so much for your generosity in sharing your cooking knowledge. I’m sure I’ll be back here very often.
Chef Dennis Littley says
You’re very welcome, and I’m happy that you’ve found my website, I’ve got lots of delicious recipes!