Seasons/Availability
Meyer lemons are available year-round.
Culinary Uses
Meyer lemons are most often used as a flavoring in sweet and savory dishes, though the zest is also utilized. The juice or zest can be added to marinades for fish, poultry, and meats. Their soft flesh creates a beautiful addition to salads and desserts such as tarts, pies, cakes, custards, sorbets, sherbet ice creams, and jams. In addition to being juiced for recipes calling for lemon flavor or used in syrups and glazes for pastries and cakes. Meyer lemons can also be eaten raw when ripe; their sweetness allows them to be enjoyed without any additional sugar.
The thin skin of these citrus fruits makes them ideal for candied fruit slices – a process where the skin is cut into strips or wheels, poached in sugar syrup, and then dried. Meyer lemons can also be used to make zestier lemonades, as well as homemade limoncello and liqueurs. In some cultures, the leaves are even steeped for tea with either honey or other natural sweeteners added.
Meyer lemons are a great source of vitamin C and potassium, making them an excellent choice for those looking to add more nutritious ingredients to their meals. They may be harder to find than regular lemons but their versatility and uniqueness make them worth seeking out! Despite being seasonal fruits, they can often be found in stores or purchased online to enjoy year-round.
