Sweet Lemons

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Description/Taste

If sweet on lemons, smooth-skinned and bright sunny yellow, sweet lemons are the ultimate. Sweetly tart but never bitter, the rich lemony flavor is said to exceed that of any other. Abundant with tangy almost watery juice, this lemon is especially nice for cooking.

Seasons/Availability

Sweet lemon season is mid- to late November into May.

Nutritional Value

Lemons provide a source of vitamin C.

Applications

Lemon pie is a must made with this fine-flavored fruit. Its sweet-tart juice makes a great-tasting lemonade. Give its bite to sauces and marinades. Perfect for cooking, enhance the flavors of rice, potatoes and vegetables. Seafood loves this lemon. Thinly slice to accompany poultry or meat entrees. Pair with Moroccan lamb and couscous. Use slices for garnish. Lemon peel contains the essential oil and not only flavors, but also perfumes food. To store, keep refrigerated.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

In classical Rome, the lemon was only a curiosity and used for decoration.

Geography/History

Sweet lemons of the genus Citrus limetta Risso is considered to be a general name for certain non-acid lemons or limettas that are especially favored in the Mediterranean region. Established during the Gold Rush days, lemons are extensively cultivated in southern California. Arizona and Florida also contribute to the supply.

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Sweet Lemons. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The Girl on Bloor		Homemade Chicken Shawarma
Eat Smarter		Low Fat Citrus Cheesecake
Light Orange Bean		Mini Orange Cranberry Muffins (Vegan/Gluten-Free)
Cooking on the Weekends		Smoky Lemon-Paprika Quinoa
Light Orange Bean		Citrus Beet Coconut Overnight Oats
Tangerine Zest		Gilthead Baked Citrus
Leite's Culinaria		Cranberry Citrus Compote
The Girl on Bloor		Kalbi Beef Tacos with Citrus Slaw
Leite's Culinaria		Catalina Citrus Sun Tea
The Lemon Bowl		Lemon-Lime Sports Ade

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Pure Wow		Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon-Herb Sauce
The Spruce		Grilled Chicken with Gluten-Free Lemon-Tahini Zucchini Noodles
Fresh Times		Zucchini and Asparagus Farro Bowl
The Comfort of Cooking		Skinny Lemon Chicken Piccata
My Recipes		Lemony Lima Dip
Light Orange Bean		Simple Pawpaw Salsa
Health		Lemon Shrimp With Warm Bean Salad
Pure Wow		Lemon and Spinach Orzotto
The Spruce		Lemon Blueberry Quark Cake
Foodness Gracious		Lemon Raspberry Gooey Butter Cake
The Comfort of Cooking		Herb and Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken
Sugar and Charm		Lemonade Mimosas with Blood Orange
The Spruce		Colorful Rice Salad With Lemon Dressing
The Secret Ingredient		Mosambi Cake \| Citrusy Sweet Lime Cake
The Comfort of Cooking		Crispy Chicken Scalliopini with Tomatoes in a Lemon Butter White Wine Sauce
Cooking on the Weekends		Citrus Steamed Asparagus and Crispy Asparagus Garnish
Baked by Rachel		Lemon Crumb Muffins with Lemon Glaze Sauce
Nutmeg Nanny		Sheet Pan Garlic Lemon Chicken and Mushrooms
Whitney Bond		Pistachio Crusted Tilapia
Food 52		Lemon, Blackberry, and Poppy Seed Ice Cream
Foodness Gracious		Blueberry Lemon Upside Down Cake
Seasons And Suppers		Lemon Ricotta Cake & Candied Lemons
King Arthur Flour		Gluten-Free Lemon Pancakes
King Arthur Flour		Tangy Citrus Sandwich Cookies
Raksha's Kitchen		Mosambi Juice
Seasons And Suppers		Glazed Lemon Thyme Olive Oil Cakes
Seasons And Suppers		Warm Lemon Pudding Cakes
Fresh Times		Pan-Seared Sole with Salsa Verde, Fingerling Potatoes, and Lemony Green Beans
Tangerine Zest		Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
Cooking For Keeps		Pan-Roasted Salmon with Garlicky Kale Citrus Vinagrette
Tangerine Zest		Shrimp and Tomato Confit Risotto
Tangerine Zest		Warm Oysters Gratin in the Oven
Daily Burn		Kiwi and Avocado Chicken Salad
The Kitchn		Sticky Lemon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze
King Arthur Flour		Berry Tiramisu
Sugar and Charm		Watermelon & Honeydew Sangria