Top 10 Delicious Meyer Lemon Recipes

 Meyer lemons might be an excellent option if you find that some recipes require too much sourness from lemons. Because they are a cross between ordinary lemons and mandarin oranges, meyer lemons are less acidic and sweeter than typical lemons. They have a peculiar flavor and scent, are tiny, and have thin, deep yellow skin. Meyer lemons are a summer fruit with a brief growth season, so grab them quickly if you find them! These lemons are a great complement to recipes and go very well with baked goods and sweets because of their milder, sweeter flavor. See some delectable dishes with Meyer lemons by continuing to read.

21 Best Meyer Lemon Recipes

Recipes with citrus flavors are a wonderful way to liven up your dishes and desserts. The following recipes will help you prepare delicious meals to share with your loved ones:

1. Sweet And Spicy Lemon Chutney

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This chutney helps preserve the bright flavor of the lemons all year and tastes excellent when served with mild cheese on crisp toast or crackers.

Ingredients

• 10 to 12 lemons
• 2 tablespoons Diamond kosher salt
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

How To Make

1. Peel the lemons and carefully remove the zest and finely chop them. Discard any white pith and seeds.
2. Add salt to them and store them at room temperature overnight.
3. Place salted lemons in a pot and add sugar, garlic, currants, lemon juice, cider vinegar, ginger, coriander, cayenne, and pepper flakes.Keep on medium heat and stir until the mixture thickens for an hour.
4. Once the chutney is thick, fill it in a wide-mouthed jar.

2. Pasta With Whole Lemon And Parmesan

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Sliced whole lemon gives a refreshing aroma, and the juice from the flesh gives the pasta a new twist that complements the Parmesan and brown butter well.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. short tube pasta
• Kosher salt
• 8 tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
• 1 meyer lemon, very thinly sliced into rounds, seeds removed
• 1 oz. Parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2-3 basil leaves

How To Make

1. Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until it becomes soft.
2. Heat half the butter in a pan, add lemon slices, and cook till they become soft (for about 5-7 minutes). Transfer 1/3rd of the lemon slices aside on a plate.
3. Scoop out 2 cups of pasta cooking liquid and add 1½ cups to the butter sauce. Add remaining butter slowly by whisking till the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
4. Drain pasta and add to sauce; while stirring, add Parmesan. Cook for almost 3 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy. Add freshly ground pepper.
5. Serve pasta topped with whole lemon slices, Parmesan, and some basil leaves.

3. Meyer Lemon Sorbet

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It is very refreshing and easy to make, more so if you have an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• 4 cups of Meyer Lemon’s juice

How To Make

1. Add a cup of sugar to ½ cup water and boil for about 10 minutes till the mixture thickens.
2. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. Mix the meyer lemon juice and sugar syrup and stir to mix it properly.
4. Transfer to a container and chill it for 2 hours.
5. Scoop it out in a dish and enjoy.

Self-taught baker and cook Debby writes about her passion for creating dishes on her blog. As she makes the Meyer Lemon Limoncello Sorbet, she remarks, "We are okay with eating frozen treats all year long." I like to create sorbets since they are easy to prepare and don't always require an ice cream maker. 

4. Avocado Salad With Meyer Lemon

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It is a perfect salad to enjoy in the summer; and baking the citrus fruit helps the sugar caramelize and adds depth to the whole recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 orange, sliced, seeds removed
• 1 meyer lemon, sliced, seeds removed
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh meyer lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 avocado, cut into wedges

How To Make

1. Put the slices of the orange and meyer lemon in a preheated oven with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper on them. Roast them for 10-15 minutes, tossing occasionally, until charred in spots. Let them cool.
2. Mix onions with meyer lemon juice in a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Add the roasted slices of orange and meyer lemon in the bowl along with mint leaves. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss everything well to combine and coat well.
4. Add avocado and gently toss until lightly dressed.

5. Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

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You can make meyer lemon vinaigrette and store it. It is a perfect dressing to add to roasted vegetables or grilled salmon or trout. It tastes best with kale salad.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons meyer lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 small garlic clove
• ½ teaspoon meyer lemon zest
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

How To Make

1. Mix olive oil, meyer lemon juice, vinegar, and Parmesan cheese in a blender cup. Add salt, pepper, zest, and garlic. Blend for about 30 to 45 seconds until smooth.

6. Kale Pesto Sauce

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This is a wonderful recipe that allows you to include fresh kale in the diet. The spicy addition of kale pesto sauce to pasta or oven bread is a great way to enjoy it.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch kale, stems removed
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup pine nuts
• ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons meyer lemon juice
• 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pinch salt

How To Make

1. Add kale, parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, meyer lemon juice, black pepper, and salt to a food processor and blend until mixture is smooth.
2. Transfer to a jar and use as required.

7. Meyer Lemon Curd

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If you like sweet curd, this is perfect. It is a versatile curd and can be used as a tart filling, sauce, or spread, or you can even eat it with a spoon.

Ingredients

• 1 ⅓ cup meyer lemon juice
• 2 cups sugar
• ¾ cup butter
• 4 eggs
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons meyer lemon zest

How To Make

1. Combine butter with sugar and beat the eggs and egg yolks together with zest and meyer lemon juice in a saucepan on low heat.
2. Slowly increase the heat from low to medium with constant stirring until the curd thickens and can coat the back of the spoon.
3. Remove from heat, let it cool for about 10 minutes, and then transfer to the refrigerator.

8. Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake

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It is light, soft, refreshing, and not overly sweet. With cake at the top and pudding at the bottom, it’s the best of both worlds!

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup meyer lemon juice
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt

How To Make

1. Beat butter at medium speed and add lemon zest and sugar. Add egg yolks one at a time and beat well after each addition. Reduce the speed of the beater and add half the lemon juice, half the sour cream, and half the flour and beat until smooth. Add the remaining half of everything.
2. Beat the egg whites at medium speed until foamy and add salt and increase the speed. Add the whites slowly, quarter at a time, to the lemon mixture and fold.
3. Transfer it to the dish, place it in a large pan, and pour boiling water around it to a depth of 1 inch.
4. Bake the cake in a preheated oven for 50-55 minutes. Remove it from the water bath and cool it for 10-15 mins.
5. Lightly dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

9. Meyer Lemon Bars

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They are sweet, tangy, soft, and so chewy that you cannot stop eating them.

Ingredients

For Crust

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• Pinch of salt

For Filling

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup meyer lemon juice

How To Make

1. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and blend. Bake it in a preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden.
2. In a bowl, mix all the filling ingredients.
3. Pour on the crust and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into it comes out clean.
4. Cut into squares and dust powdered sugar before serving. Garnish with Meyer lemon wedges.

10. Meyer Lemon Gelato

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This gelato is a must-try if you like gelatos that are not so sweet. The meyer lemon juice, milk, and sugar give a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 cup lemon Juice
• 1 lemon zest
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ⅛ tsp salt

How To Make

1. Add cream, lemon juice, zest, sugar, milk, and salt together and mix until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Pour the mixture into the gelato or ice cream maker and freeze using the manufacturer’s instructions.

In summary

Meyer lemons are excellent in a variety of dishes since they have a unique flavor and don't have the same intense sourness as regular lemons. Meyer lemons are a good substitute for regular lemons in recipes because they have the ideal ratio of sweetness to sourness. Meyer lemon peels can be used in recipes in place of entire lemon slices and have a less bitter taste. The major additions to many sweets are Meyer lemon juice and even zest. Thus, embrace the lemons life throws at you and whip up these amazing, delectable meals.