Lemon
The lemon Lemon
Unripe Lemon
Bearss Lemon - this type of lemon is found in Florida, and is found on a tree that bears a large amount of fruit. This lemon is often used for making lemonade.
Bush Tree Lemon - this type of lemon grows in Australia, and bears a very strongly-flavored lemon with a very thigh skin, the zest of which is often used in cooking.
Eureka Lemon - this type of lemon is a common lemon in the U.S., often found in California. This type of lemon is very acidic, and can be used in many different applications. This type of lemon is also made in seedless varieties.
Femminello - this is actually a grouping of a few different types of lemons, including the Femminello Sfusato lemon, which is used to create limoncello liqueur
Genova Lemon - this lemon is found in the U.S. and Europe, but is grown predominantly in South America. It is juicy and acidic and seedless, with a very thin rind.
Interdonato Lemon - this lemon is actually a hybrid between a lemon and a citron (though not huge like the Ponderosa variety), and is found in Italy. It is very acidic, with few seeds.
Lisbon Lemon - this type of lemon is another bitter, acidic and juicy lemon, similar to the Eureka lemon. This type of lemon is also made in seedless varieties.
Meyer Lemon - this popular type of lemon is actually a hybrid lemon, crossed with a lemon and a sweet orange. This results in an unusually sweet lemon that is often used in sweet dishes, and in baking.
Monachello Lemon - this type of lemon is another found in Italy.
Ponderosa Lemon - this type of lemon is actually a cross between a lemon and a citron, and is known for its extremely large fruit. It has a very thick skin and many seeds.
Primofiori Lemon - this type of lemon is also found in Italy,bearing a small, very juicy fruit.
Verna Lemon - this type of lemon, found in Spain, is lemon of fair acidity, and is the most commercial crop in Spain.
Santa Teresa Lemon - found in Italy, Turkey and Argentina, this lemon bears a rind that holds a large amount of very fragrant lemon oil.
Villafranca Lemon - this type of lemon is found in Europe and the United States, is similar to the Eureka and Lisbon varieties.
* There are also several other types of lemon hybrids in addition to the ones mentioned here.
Lemon Zest
Lemon zest, as mentioned, can be used to flavor many dishes in cooking and baking. It can be used dried or fresh., and the oils in the zest impart a great lemon flavor to dishes. Try using lemon pepper, which usually contains pieces of dried zest. Also, you can zest your own lemons. If you are making a dish that is rich in lemon flavor, remove the zest from the lemons you are using by using a lemon zester
Lemon Zest
Lemon Juice
Lemon Juice
Storing Lemons
When you buy a lot of fresh lemons (or pick several off of your lemon tree), you don't want them to go bad before you can use them. Old lemons will shrivel up, and lose a lot of their tart flavor. To keep lemons fresh as long as possible, store them in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator
Baking
The tart, acidic flavor of lemons makes it a star in many baked products. From the ever-popular lemon meringue pie, to lemon bars
Check out this site for a great lemon bar recipe!
Lemon Bars
Lemons are a great thing to have around all the time. Instead of buying them all the time, try having your own lemon tree
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