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    Home » Recipes

    My Seven Favorite Meyer Lemon Recipes!

    Published: Mar 6, 2014 · Modified: Jun 18, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    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!

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     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!

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    Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cookies

    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!

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    Meyer Lemon Blueberry Cake

    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)!

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    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.

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    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?

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    Meyer Lemon Gelato

    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!

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    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!

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    1. Sharon

      March 29, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      A dear friend just sent me a box of meyer lemons,since they are not available here in small town Alaska. I was so excited to see your delicious recipes! Thank you. Do you have a cookbook? All your recipes sound super!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 29, 2021 at 5:32 pm

        I do not have a cookbook, but I do have ebooks that I send out with new subscibers.

        Reply
    2. Dana

      July 10, 2014 at 11:57 pm

      July and Winter in Queensland and the Myer lemon tree is loaded with fruit. Thanks for the recipe ideas.

      Reply
    3. torviewtoronto

      April 13, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      Hi Dennis
      delicious round up of lemon flavoured dishes and sweets

      Reply
    4. Danae @ reciperunner

      March 17, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 18, 2014 at 7:12 am

        thanks Diane, they were delicious, I may need to make another batch soon!

        Reply
    5. Christine from Cook the Story

      March 17, 2014 at 9:54 am

      What a great round up, Dennis… Pinned and shared!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 17, 2014 at 10:21 am

        Thanks Christine!

        Reply
    6. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com

      March 13, 2014 at 5:55 pm

      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!

      Reply
    7. Emily @ Life on Food

      March 13, 2014 at 5:40 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 13, 2014 at 8:40 am

        Thanks Emily it was pretty tasty, lemon and blueberries go so well together!

        Reply
    8. Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon

      March 12, 2014 at 11:49 pm

      Some of my favorite things. So beautifully presented.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 13, 2014 at 8:39 am

        thank you Madonna!

        Reply
    9. Sandie@afoodieaffair.com

      March 08, 2014 at 8:34 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 08, 2014 at 7:49 pm

        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!

        Reply
    10. Adrianne

      March 07, 2014 at 8:45 am

      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

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 07, 2014 at 11:48 am

        I’m happy to hear you enjoyed my Pork recipe Adrianne, the Pompano was a delicious light meal

        Reply
    11. Sylvia Ellie

      March 07, 2014 at 8:17 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 07, 2014 at 11:49 am

        There all wonderful choices Sylvia, anything with Meyer Lemon just brightens my day!

        Reply
    12. Charlene Williamson

      March 07, 2014 at 8:16 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 07, 2014 at 11:51 am

        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

        Reply
    13. Dionne Baldwin

      March 07, 2014 at 12:10 am

      Perfect timing. I have ricotta that I need to use and I cannot resist a cookie! Thanks for sharing these with us. 🙂

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 07, 2014 at 11:49 am

        You’ll love those cookies Dionne! I can’t wait to see what you think

        Reply
    14. Karen

      March 06, 2014 at 11:25 pm

      I’m so glad you posted this. We have a tree loaded with them and that cheesecake looks amazing.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 07, 2014 at 11:53 am

        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!

        Reply
    15. Betsy Cohen

      March 06, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 06, 2014 at 10:53 pm

        Thanks Betsy, I do love scones and with that glaze they were over the top delicious!

        Reply

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