What Is Meyer lemon?
Meyer lemon: A sweeter, less acidic lemon with thin, smooth skin and a floral, slightly orange-like aroma. It is generally described as a cross between a lemon and a mandarin or orange.
In the kitchen
Meyer lemons have thin skin that turns deep yellow to orange when ripe, and juice that tastes rounder and less sharp than a regular lemon. That makes them lovely in desserts, glazes and drinks, and less punchy in recipes that need firm acidity.
When a recipe is written for regular lemons, Meyer lemons will work but taste softer. If you are swapping, taste before you add all the juice, and see our side-by-side comparison for when each one is the better choice.
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