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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Meyer Lemon Tart .......

I finally found Meyer lemons this past weekend at the farm I frequent in New Hampshire.  Now all I needed was a delicious recipe that would highlight their subtle tartness.  I  found just what I had been looking for in a Pillsbury recipe  Was it ever delicious.  Here is the recipe.
 Ingredients:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch 
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water 
  • 3 eggs yolks, beaten 
  • 1 tbsp. Meyer lemon zest 
  • 1/3 cup Meyer lemon juice 
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1 Pillsbury pie crust 
    • Heat oven to 450°F. Bake pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom or 9-inch glass pie plate. Cool on cooling rack 15 minutes.
    •  In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and flour. Gradually stir in water, stirring until smooth. Heat to boiling over medium heat; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Quickly stir about 1/2 cup hot mixture into beaten egg yolks; mix well. Gradually stir egg mixture back into hot mixture. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add butter; stir until melted. Let stand 10 minutes.
    • Carefully pour hot lemon filling in crust. Cool 2 hours; top with blackberries ans strawberry slices. Refrigerate until serving time. Remove side of pan. Cover and refrigerate any remaining tart.
    The tart was a great success and won raves all around.

    26 comments:

    1. Very pretty! I actually saw meyer lemon trees at my Walmart right before Mother's Day, if I had direct sun light inside during winter I would have picked one up:@)

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    2. Looks so delicious with fresh fruit...
      Well done!!
      xox

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    3. Now i have to ask you a dumb question. Everyone talks about the glory of a meyer lemon. Can you tell me the difference between those and a regular lemon? I haven't found them in our store yet to try them.

      Love this recipe!...

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    4. Looks amazing! Aren't those the best lemons! Happy Birthday my friend!

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    5. this looks SO beautiful! I LOVE lemon tart - I think it's my all time favorite - simply delicious :))
      Mary x

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    6. How pretty! Lucky dinner guests! Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!

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    7. Looks so good ! Thanks for sharing . Have a YUMMY day !

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    8. Yum!!! This looks so delicious! I also echo the comment from Karen... what's the difference between a Meyer lemon and regular lemon? I am pretty sure that we can't get Meyer lemons over here in Australia but I keep reading about them in American food blogs so I reckon they must be pretty delicious! Thanks for the lovely tart recipe. Gorgeous photos.

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    9. So beautiful and spring-like! All the Meyers are gone from the store here, but I'll make this with regular ones. There's nothing more gorgeous than blackberries on lemon curd!

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    10. oh lemon my weakness yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
      Cathy

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    11. I think that Meyer lemons are sweeter and less sour than regular lemons. Their skin is also on the pale orange side.

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    12. I have a huge Meyers lemon tree and I saved your recipe to make this weekend. It looks so good and simple!
      Smiles.Dottie

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    13. I have to say that looks utterly delectable. Mmmm mmmm MMMMMMMM.

      Thanks for stopping by. Always nice to see you've visited. Susan

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    14. This looks so good - lemon puddings tempt me so much more than chocolate!

      Thank you so much for your wonderful (and very helpful) comment about my darling old dog, Toby. I think my latest post may make you smile, for a couple of reasons. I have printed the poem out, and although it made me cry, at first, it has helped. Thank you.

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    15. Ooh,how delicious,I've never heard of Meyer lemons.
      My mother used to make a fab lemon merangue pie when we were kids.There was always a fight over who would get the last piece!

      Bellaboo X

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    16. I love Meyer lemons and keep a stash in the freezer to have on hand when a fantastic recipe comes up. I need to make this tart, it looks so good!

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    17. Lemon (anything) is my favorite at this time of year and Meyer Lemons are delicious. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe! xxleslie

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    18. I will have to try this for one of our Ladies Church Lunches.

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    19. That looks delicious! I am a lemon addict. Love anything with lemon in it! I have never seen Meyer lemons around here. I am on a mission now.

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    20. It looks lovely and so delicious. Lemon desserts are my favorite!

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    21. OH my, what a splendid looking tart - a show stopper!

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    22. Se ve muy bien absolutamente delicioso una receta de gran éxito siempre,abrazos y abrazos.

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    23. Not only does this look wonderful, it sounds as if it is fantastic tasting! I hope to try it, though I may not be able to use meyer lemons. I bet it will be good no matter which lemons. Thank you.

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    24. The colors alone would make anyone want to have a slice of this. Looks delicious!

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