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, they 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 favorites!
Meyer Lemon Pound Cake with Toasted Pistachios and a Lemon Glaze
Meyer Lemon Pistachio Cranberry Scones
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with White Chocolate
Florida Pompano with a Meyer Lemon Ruby Red Grapefruit Sauce
Thanks for stopping by today and I’m sending everyone some of my Florida Sunshine by way of the Meyer Lemons!
I LOVE all the choices, Chef Dennis. It is hard to pick a favorite, but I think the Meyer Lemon Pistachio Cranberry Scones may be the first one I make!
Thanks Betsy, I do love scones and with that glaze they were over the top delicious!
I’m so glad you posted this. We have a tree loaded with them and that cheesecake looks amazing.
The cheesecake was delicious Karen, my only problem was with the white chocolate when it got too hard in the fridge, you might want to keep it a bit thinner or just go with a plain fruit topping. But the lemon flavor in the cheesecake was wonderful!
Perfect timing. I have ricotta that I need to use and I cannot resist a cookie! Thanks for sharing these with us.
You’ll love those cookies Dionne! I can’t wait to see what you think
Can’t wait to try at two of these recipes. We are having a BBQ on April 6, pulled pork and brisket. If you and your Sweatheart can come, please come on up to Orange Park.
hi Charlene
I will let Lisa know and we will do our best to make it up to Orange Park! Thanks for thinking of me
Dennis
Oh my! I’m torn between the Meyer Lemon Blueberry Cake or the Meyer Lemon Pistachio Cranberry Scones. I might just have to try both. And maybe those ricotta cookies. Ha!
There all wonderful choices Sylvia, anything with Meyer Lemon just brightens my day!
Thank you, looking forward to the making the:
Florida Pompano with a Meyer Lemon Ruby Red Grapefruit Sauce.
I made your wonderful moist succulent rack of pork again for my guest. Of course everyone wants to know how I cooked it so moist. I send them to your site. Thank you so much. Adrianne
I’m happy to hear you enjoyed my Pork recipe Adrianne, the Pompano was a delicious light meal
Dennis, love, love lemon! The fish recipe looks fab. I’m trying to slim down so staying away from sugary sweets (darn!), but are looking for various ways to spice up fish, which I eat at least two times a week. I’m def going to try this recipe! Hope all is well!
Lemon and just about any citrus goes so well with fish Sandie, I hope you try it and let me know how you enjoyed the dish!
Some of my favorite things. So beautifully presented.
thank you Madonna!
I have yet to work with meyer lemons. I have never seen them in my local stores. I think it is time to call out the hunt. The lemon blueberry cake looks amazing.
Thanks Emily it was pretty tasty, lemon and blueberries go so well together!
Dennis, I love Meyer lemons (just posted another Meyer lemon recipe myself this morning!). I’d much rather have a lemon dessert than chocolate. And, of course, it’s good in savory dishes as well. That fish looks wonderful!
What a great round up, Dennis… Pinned and shared!
Thanks Christine!
Such wonderful recipes for Meyer lemons! I love Meyer lemons and wish they were abundant year round. I could really go for one of those Meyer lemon ricotta cookies right about now!
thanks Diane, they were delicious, I may need to make another batch soon!
Hi Dennis
delicious round up of lemon flavoured dishes and sweets
July and Winter in Queensland and the Myer lemon tree is loaded with fruit. Thanks for the recipe ideas.