Are ripe meyer lemons supposed to be soft?
At the grocery store they were selling meyer lemons in mesh bags, they all seemed to be much softer than an ordinary lemon. Are meyer lemons supposed to be a very soft fruit? just touching them lightly was like I was squeezing a rubber ball, I can't even think of another fruit that would have that much give.
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They should be quite a bit softer than a standard Eureka lemon, because the skin is much thinner. That said, it shouldn't be like a gentle squeeze causes your finger to sink in 1/2 an inch. If that happens, I think you've found a batch that are too old and have started to get mushy or lose moisture. Keep looking for good ones - Meyer lemons are terrifically fragrant, floral and mild.
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They may not look that different from regular old dime-a-dozen lemons, but Meyer lemons have a little secret: these soft-skinned fruits are significantly sweeter and less acidic than their super-sour cousins.Why are my lemons soft?
Lemons may get soft before they are ripe \u2013 be it soft lemons on a tree or soft lemon fruit that occurs during storage.How do you know when a Meyer lemon is ripe?
Color. A greenish hue to your lemons might leave you wondering, "Is my lemon ripe?" The answer is that if you have Meyer lemons and they are more yellow with a tinge of green, or an egg-yolk color, they're either ready for harvest and will result in ripe lemons.Are Meyer lemons softer than regular lemons?
Meyer lemons are rounder, smoother, and more orange in color than standard lemons. Their thin skin ranges from dark yellow to rich egg yolk, and their inner skin is a deep yellow. Additionally, Meyer lemons have barely any pith. Flavor: Regular lemons are incredibly acidic and sour.HOW TO STORE MEYER LEMONS
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