Top 21 Delicious Meyer Lemon Recipes

If regular lemons feel too sour, Meyer lemons can be a delightful substitute. A hybrid of regular lemons and mandarin oranges, Meyer lemons are sweeter and less acidic. Small with thin, deep yellow skin, they offer a unique flavor and aroma. Meyer lemons are a summer fruit with a short growing season, so grab them quickly when available! Their sweeter taste and softer flavor make them perfect for various recipes, especially desserts and baked goods. Here are some delicious Meyer lemon recipes to try.

21 Best Meyer Lemon Recipes

1. Sweet and Spicy Lemon Chutney

Preserve the bright flavor of Meyer lemons all year with this chutney, excellent with mild cheese on crisp toast or crackers.

Ingredients:

• 10-12 lemons
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1-2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

How to Make:

1. Peel lemons, remove zest, and finely chop. Discard white pith and seeds.
2. Add salt to the zest and store at room temperature overnight.
3. Place salted lemons in a pot with sugar, garlic, currants, lemon juice, cider vinegar, ginger, coriander, cayenne, and pepper flakes. Cook on medium heat for an hour until thick.
4. Store in a wide-mouthed jar.

2. Pasta with Whole Lemon and Parmesan

Sliced lemon gives a refreshing aroma, complementing Parmesan and brown butter.

Ingredients:

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

How to Make:

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until soft.
2. Heat half the butter in a pan, add lemon slices, and cook until soft (5-7 minutes). Set aside 1/3 of the lemon slices.
3. Add 1½ cups pasta cooking liquid to the butter sauce. Add remaining butter, whisking until creamy.
4. Drain pasta and add to sauce, stirring in Parmesan. Cook for 3 minutes until cheese melts and sauce is creamy. Add pepper.
5. Serve topped with lemon slices, Parmesan, and basil leaves.
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3. Meyer Lemon Sorbet

A refreshing treat, especially with an ice cream maker.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 cups Meyer lemon juice

How to Make:

1. Boil sugar and water for 10 minutes until thickened.
2. Cool, then mix with lemon juice.
3. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

4. Avocado Salad with Meyer Lemon

A perfect summer salad with caramelized citrus fruit.

Ingredients:

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

How to Make:

1. Roast orange and Meyer lemon slices in olive oil with salt and pepper for 10-15 minutes.
2. Mix onions with lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Combine roasted slices, mint leaves, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
4. Add avocado and gently toss until lightly dressed.

5. Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

A perfect dressing for roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or kale salad.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp Meyer lemon juice
• 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp Meyer lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

How to Make:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

6. Kale Pesto Sauce

Include fresh kale in your diet with this spicy pesto sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch kale, stems removed
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Meyer lemon juice
• 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pinch salt

How to Make:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Transfer to a jar for use.

7. Meyer Lemon Curd

A versatile curd for tarts, sauces, spreads, or eating by the spoonful.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup Meyer lemon juice
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 4 eggs
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 tsp Meyer lemon zest

How to Make:

1. Combine butter and sugar, beat eggs and yolks with zest and lemon juice in a saucepan on low heat.
2. Increase heat to medium, stirring constantly until thickened.
3. Cool, then refrigerate.

8. Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake

Light, soft, and refreshing with cake on top and pudding at the bottom.

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup Meyer lemon juice
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp salt

How to Make:

1. Beat butter with lemon zest and sugar. Add egg yolks, lemon juice, sour cream, and flour.
2. Beat egg whites with salt until foamy, then fold into lemon mixture.
3. Bake in a water bath for 50-55 minutes. Cool, then dust with powdered sugar.

9. Meyer Lemon Bars

Sweet, tangy, and chewy bars.

Ingredients for Crust:

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

Ingredients for Filling:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup Meyer lemon juice

How to Make:

1. Cream butter and powdered sugar, add flour, and bake crust for 20 minutes.
2. Mix filling ingredients, pour on crust, and bake for 20 minutes.
3. Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar.

10. Meyer Lemon Gelato

A balanced gelato with Meyer lemon juice, milk, and sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 lemon zest
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/8 tsp salt

How to Make:

1. Mix all ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
2. Freeze in an ice cream maker.

11. Sweet and Spicy Lemon Pickle

A popular Indian condiment known as nimbu ka achaar.

Ingredients:

• 6 Meyer lemons
• 1 tsp black mustard seeds
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 6 tbsp brown sugar

How to Make:

1. Pressure cook lemons for 15 minutes.
2. Roast spices in the microwave, then grind.
3. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, then add lemons, salt, sugar, and chili powder. Saute until jam-like.

12. Meyer Lemon Scones

Sweet and tart scones, perfect for breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold
• 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 Meyer lemons zest

How to Make:

1. Combine dry ingredients, then blend in butter.
2. Add wet ingredients to form dough.
3. Shape dough, brush with cream, and top with lemon slices.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

13. Meyer Lemon and Blueberry Cheese Tart

A light tart with a lemon cheese layer and blueberry topping.

Ingredients:

• 4 1/2 oz lemon tea cookies, crushed
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 lb fresh blueberries
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 8 oz mascarpone cheese
• 3 tbsp lemon curd
• 4 oz frozen whipped topping

How to Make:

1. Mix cookies and butter, press into a pan.
2. Heat blueberries and sugar to form a sauce, then add cornstarch.
3. Beat cheese and curd, fold in whipped topping, and spread on crust.
4. Top with blueberries.

14. Meyer Lemon Marmalade

Easy-to-make marmalade with Meyer lemons.

Ingredients:

• 8 Meyer lemons
• 6 cups water
• 6 cups granulated sugar

How to Make:

1. Thinly slice lemons, add water, and let sit overnight.
2. Boil lemons until reduced by half, add sugar, and boil until thickened.
3. Store in jars.

15. Creamy Meyer Lemon Bars

A creamy, sweet, and tart treat.

Ingredients for Crust:

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

Ingredients for Filling:

• 3/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• Pinch of salt

How to Make:

1. Combine crust ingredients, bake for 20 minutes.
2. Mix filling ingredients, pour on crust, and bake for 25 minutes.
3. Cool, then cut into squares.

16. Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Light, fluffy, and moist cake with a citrus touch.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest

How to Make:

1. Combine dry ingredients, add wet ingredients to form batter.
2. Pour batter into a pan, bake for 25-30 minutes.
3. Cool, then dust with powdered sugar.

17. Meyer Lemon Pound Cake

A classic cake with a citrus twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest

How to Make:

1. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and sour cream.
2. Add dry ingredients, then lemon juice and zest.
3. Pour batter into a pan, bake for 60-70 minutes.
4. Cool, then drizzle with lemon glaze.

18. Meyer Lemon Chicken

A simple and flavorful chicken dish.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp capers
• 2 tbsp butter

How to Make:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook in olive oil.
2. Remove chicken, add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers to the pan.
3. Return chicken to the pan, cook until sauce thickens.
4. Stir in butter, serve chicken with sauce.

19. Meyer Lemon Mousse

A light and airy dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

How to Make:

1. Whip cream with sugar, add lemon juice and zest.
2. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
3. Fold egg whites into lemon mixture.
4. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

20. Meyer Lemon Risotto

A creamy and tangy risotto.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp butter

How to Make:

1. Cook rice in broth until tender.
2. Add wine, cheese, lemon juice, and zest.
3. Stir in butter, serve warm.

21. Meyer Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Soft, chewy, and bursting with lemon flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Powdered sugar for rolling

How to Make:

1. Cream butter and sugar, add egg, lemon juice, and zest.
2. Add dry ingredients, mix to form dough.
3. Roll dough into balls, coat in powdered sugar.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Enjoy these delightful Meyer lemon recipes that highlight their unique, sweet-tart flavor!