Meyer Lemons

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Meyer Lemon Pound Cake

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A crack or crevice along the top of a pound cake is a good thing—especially when it's filled with a sweet Meyer lemon glaze.

Shaved Brussels Sprout, Meyer Lemon, and Quinoa Salad

Shaved brussels sprouts heat up and sparkle with dried chile and Meyer-lemon juice. Quinoa and walnuts make the salad a super-satisfying lunch.

Cacio e pepe is practically synonymous with Pecorino Romano -- but Pecorino clumps when cooked. Add it at the end, instead, which also makes the most of its sharp flavor. Lemon adds spunk -- that is, acidity and freshness.

Quick Preserved Lemons

This secret weapon for authentic Middle Eastern fare usually takes weeks to make, but if you use finely sliced thin-skinned Meyer lemons, you can re-create the unique flavor and texture overnight. Finely chop and add to vinaigrettes, tagines, and marinades.

Meyer-Lemon and Coconut Layer Cake

A truly memorable way to feed a crowd, this dessert alternates between moist coconut cake and rich coconut-lemon curd on the inside and is covered with coconut buttercream frosting and shredded coconut on the outside. Homemade candied Meyer lemon slices and fresh mint decorate the top.

Carrot-Poppyseed Cake with Lemon Glaze

Classic carrot cake takes cues from lemon-poppy seed loaf in this elegant hybrid. It has all the warming spices of a traditional recipe, but the tiny, satisfyingly crunchy seeds replace nuts and raisins in the batter. And instead of a thick cream-cheese frosting, it's topped with delicate Meyer-lemon glaze.

Meyer Lemon Crepe Cake

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Used in the curd and the candied topping, Meyer lemons subtly elevate this luscious dessert. The candied lemons, crepes, and filling are all make-ahead ingredients that can assembled just before serving.

Preserved Meyer Lemons

When a Meyer lemon is fully ripe, its thin, smooth skin should be a rich yellow-orange. Use these preserves in salads or stews, or whisk the pulp into a salad dressing or a Bloody Mary.

Meyer Lemon Curd for Martha's Anniversary Cake

You will need seven cups of curd to complete Martha's Meyer Lemon Anniversary Cake.

Mango Sauce

Mango sauce is a wonderful and healthy alternative to typical waffle condiments like butter and syrup.

Rustic Meyer Lemon Tart

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The delicate flavor of Meyer lemons can get lost in the shuffle of most lemon desserts. But this recipe is the perfect reason to seek out the special citrus; the simple curd filling really lets them shine. The dish was inspired by recipes in " Chez Panisse Desserts," by Lindsey Remolif Shere.

Little Lemon Souffles

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If you're lucky enough to find them, sweet, fragrant Meyer lemons will make this airy concoction a little more special.

Inspiration and Ideas

Our Best Lemon Desserts Are Sure to Brighten Your Day

From glazed scones to a showstopping pie, bake one of our sweet and zesty lemon dessert recipes.

Meyer-Lemon Shortbread Wreath Cookies

Almost too pretty to eat, these festive wreath-shaped shortbread cookies are infused with Meyer lemon and adorned with sugared rosemary and thyme.

Dessert Wine Gelees with Citrus Fruit

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Meyer Lemon Lace Tuiles

Traditional Meyer Lemon Gelato

Sicilians makegood use of the many citrus groves ontheir island; a traditional breakfast is ascoop of lemon gelato served on brioche. Of course, the combination isalso suitable for dessert.

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Roast Chicken with Lemony Harissa Glaze

Doctor our homemade Meyer-lemon and cardamom marmalade with harissa paste for a spicy-sweet glaze that takes roast chicken to extraordinary new heights.

Coconut Lemon Curd

Using Meyer lemons in addition to regular ones gives this curd an intense aromatic flavor. Make it ahead and add the shredded coconut just before using as the filling for our majestic Meyer-Lemon and Coconut Layer Cake.

Peppery Greens with Meyer-Lemon Dressing

Freshly squeezed Meyer-lemon juice brightens the mustard vinaigrette in this simple salad and tempers the bite of the watercress, arugula, and frisee. Try pairing it with Pork Wellington with Prosciutto and Spinach-Mushroom Stuffing.

Sparkling Campari Punch

You can reach for all Italian bottles to make this festive, effervescent punch: prosecco, Campari, and Cocchi Americano. Mix with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and rounds of your favorite citrus--we used grapefruit, orange, and Meyer lemon.

Meyer Lemon-Yogurt Cake

Greek yogurt and olive oil make the texture of this lemon-yogurt cake incredibly moist, and almond flour packs a flavorful protein boost.

Three-Citrus Marmalade

This recipe was developed by pastry chef Kim Boyce. Try it as a filling for her Marmalade Barley Scones.

Mulled White-Wine Sangria

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Punch is easier to prepare than individual cocktails -- especially when entertaining a crowd.

Skillet Steak with Pink-Peppercorn Butter

One generous rib-eye makes the perfect steak dinner for two. Here, it's pan-seared in a cast-iron skillet and finished with a piquant pink peppercorn-and-Meyer lemon butter.

Meyer Lemon Upside-Down Cake

This is a delicious Meyer lemon-almond cake which, like most upside-down cakes, is impressive to behold.

Matzo-Ball Soup with Leeks

Chicken, leeks, and carrots swim in a fragrant broth, but the star is the comforting matzo ball. Seltzer and baking powder are the keys to making airy spheres; their richness comes from the chicken fat, or, as Jewish bubbes call it, schmaltz.

Martha's Meyer Lemon Anniversary Cake

Bright and lemony, this cake serves as the base for Martha's Meyer Lemon Anniversary Cake Assembly.

Meyer Lemon Pastry

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This tart looks incredible, and is easy to make, too. Thin slices of Meyer lemons are poached in simple syrup to make sweet candied circles, and then arranged on store-bought puff pastry.

Meyer-Lemon and Cardamom Marmalade

Meyer lemons add a bit of floral sweetness you don't always find in marmalades, balancing out the bitterness. The preserves make a sensational glaze for roast chicken.

Meyer-Lemon Relish

With their thin, fragrant skins and low acidity, Meyer lemons are worth the splurge. This relish uses the whole fruit, which gets mellowed out by sauteed sweet fennel and onion. Serve alongside our Juniper-and-Gin Gravlax.

Pineapple and Lemon Infusion Drink

Pineapple and lemon turn basic hot water into a fun flavored beverage. Also try:3 Easy Homemade Infusions, from Martha Stewart Living

Citrus Salad with Pomegranate Seeds

The fruit can be segmented one day ahead and stored in its juices in the refrigerator. The salad can be loosely covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to eight hours.

Winter Solstice Cocktail

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This cocktail recipe is courtesy of Charles Corpion from The Four Seasons.

Candied Meyer Lemons

This recipe makes more than enough for the Meyer Lemon Crepe Cake. Spoon the leftover candied citrus over yogurt or ice cream.

Grouper with Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc

Meyer Lemon-Orange Bitters

Making your own bitters is a labor of love, so use the highest-quality ingredients you can, such as unwaxed organic citrus and top-shelf vodka. Gentian can be found online or at some health-food stores.

Martha's Meyer Lemon Anniversary Cake Assembly

This impressive Meyer Lemon Anniversary Cake is perfect for a wedding, anniversary, or any other special occasion where you will be entertaining many guests.

Miso-and-Honey-Glazed Carrots

With a salty, umami edge from the miso, brightness from the Meyer lemons, and a touch of sweetness from the honey, this is a next-level carrot recipe.

Meyer Lemon-Green Olive Salsa

This recipe adapted from Suzanne Goin's "Sunday Suppers At Lucques: Seasonal Recipes from the Market to Table" (Knopf, 2005)

Meyer Lemon Mousse Cups

Meyer lemons are unusually fragrant and thin-skinned and have lower acidity than the more common Eureka and Lisbon lemons found in your local supermarket. Because sweet Meyer lemons are a rarity, you can substitute a more readily available variety for this recipe.

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