25 best orange recipes

Why we love oranges

Oranges’ sweetness lends a zesty note to dressings, smoothies and even soups. You can use the peel to infuse oils, alcohol and sugar. Or add fresh segments to salads and rich desserts.

When buying oranges, make sure the skin feels oily – a fingernail dragged along the skin should burst the surface, releasing an orange zest aroma.

Health benefits of orange

All citrus fruits, especially oranges, are high in protective antioxidants, including vitamin C. This means they may help the body to fight off diseases. They also contain citric acid, which can help to prevent kidney stones. The combination of this with vitamin C is beneficial to our iron intake, as long as you consume them with iron-rich foods.

Sweet orange recipes

Chocolate orange pots

These olive oil chocolate pots with orange and sea salt are seriously creamy and indulgent. They're super simple to make and are a great dinner party dessert.

Make entertaining easy with our individual dessert recipes.

Orange drizzle cake

The orange in this cake shows up sweetly but subtly, making it a wonderful alternative to the lemon drizzle cake.

Read our review of the best loaf tins to buy, so you get the perfect bake every time.

Orange marmalade

This classic marmalade recipe is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in your warm kitchen and use up a glut of oranges. Adding lemon juice at the end gives a little extra zing to cut through all that sugar.

We also have a delightfully bitter grapefruit marmalade.

Chocolate orange cake

Treat yourself to this indulgent chocolate cake laced with orange curd and zest, slathered with moreish chocolate orange buttercream.

Our chocolate fudge cake is a chocolate lover's dream.

Chocolate, orange and almond shortbreads

Our indulgent shortbread studded with almonds, chocolate and candied orange peel is the perfect accompaniment to that cuppa.

There's nothing better than a homemade biscuit, browse all our biscuit recipes.

Sticky orange and ginger baklava

This comforting autumnal-style baklava combines a filling of fresh orange zest and spices with blended walnuts and is drenched in a gloriously sticky stem ginger syrup.

Mix things up with our delicious savoury spiced baklava.

Lemon and orange swiss roll

Simple citrus flavour combinations makes this swiss roll really light and refreshing. An airy lemon sponge is layered with tart marmalade and a rich vanilla and orange cream.

For another lemony pud, try lemon posset.

Chocolate orange brownies

What could be better than scoffing a Terry's Chocolate Orange? Adding it to a brownie batter, of course! For extra zing, the zest of a whole orange is added to the batter, too.

Orange hot chocolate

This rich and creamy hot chocolate comes with zingy notes of orange and intensity from dark chocolate. Add an extra layer of luxury if you like with a tot of spiced rum.

Next up, our slightly boozy Baileys hot chocolate.

Portokalopita (Greek orange cake)

Portokalopita is a Greek orange and filo cake. The traditional is usually very sweet and spongy, but this recipe reduces the sugar and used more eggs to make it custardy. It comes from Crouch End restaurant, Kalimera.

Serve up a taste of sunshine with our Greek recipes.

Chocolate orange cupcakes

Check out these fun and easy orange cupcakes with silky smooth chocolate frosting and old school Jaffa Cakes. Make these cupcakes for an impressive alternative to a showstopping birthday cake.

If you don't do dairy, try our impressive vegan cupcakes.

Brioche doughnuts

Orange zest and juice is used to make these doughnuts that are slathered in a butterscotch sauce. This recipe comes from Riding House Café in London.

We also have some easy, yet impressive, baked doughnuts.

Bitter orange and cardamom martinis

Martinis are one of our favourite mixed alcoholic drinks. We've added marmalade and lemon juice to this cocktail recipe for an extra kick of flavour. Enjoy!

Nail the perfect espresso martini.

Chocolate and orange battenberg

Chocolate or orange – why choose when you can have both? This chequered classic opts for a chocolate fondant coat, instead of the usual marzipan.

Or stick to old school battenberg cake, if you prefer.

Spanish flan with orange and cinnamon

This flan is a baked custard with a slightly richer, denser, more velvety texture than its more familiar cousin, the crème caramel. The combination of caramel, orange zest and cinnamon is irresistible.

Get stuck into our Spanish-inspired desserts.

Caramel orange and poppy seed cake

A light and zingy loaf cake with caramelised orange for a special finishing touch. Perfect for serving with your afternoon cup of tea.

Be inspired by our best afternoon tea recipes.

Savoury orange recipes

Beetroot, orange and feta salad

Earthy beetroot and sweet orange pair up beautifully in this simple winter salad that pops all the more with a salty olive vinaigrette and chunks of creamy feta.

For another fresh and fruity salad, try our beetroot, fig and goat's cheese salad.

Orange chicken with cumin and paprika

A summery way to serve chicken, Sabrina Ghayour's Seville-inspired dish calls for smoked sweet paprika, cumin seeds and oranges three ways: juice, zest and wedges.

If you like spicy chicken dishes, you'll enjoy this peri peri chicken traybake.

Carrot and orange soup

That's one seriously orange soup! Blitz six simple ingredients together to make a vibrant, low-calorie lunch.

Whizz up a big pot of carrot and coriander soup to enjoy for healthy meals throughout the week.

Lamb chops with green olive and orange salsa

Serve buttery lamb chops with a quick olive, orange and rosemary relish tonight. Fresh and modern, it's a great dinner choice for when you fancy something light.

Keep it classic with lamb chops with mint sauce potatoes.

Green bean, orange and tapenade salad

Ready in 20 minutes, this simple salad from 26 Grains in Covent Garden is packed with crunchy green beans, juicy oranges and homemade tapenade.

Have a look at our fabulous green bean recipes.

Roast sweet potato, chipotle and orange soup with paprika seeds

Bursting with vibrant sweet potatoes, punchy chipotle and zingy orange, this low-calorie soup makes for a nourishing vegan lunch.

See all our sweet potato recipes.

Fennel-stuffed sea bream with orange oil

Serve this stunning seasonal dish on a citrussy, refreshing bed of fennel for a dinner party centrepiece.

See all our simple, delicious fish recipes.

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Orange, pecan and cannellini bean salad

Persian cooking guru Sabrina Ghayour knows how to throw a party. Pair this healthy, gluten-free salad with some of her other easy recipes (such as her lamb kofta puffs with tahini and tomato sauce or spiced cod fritters with harissa honey dip) to create an impressive sharing spread.

See all of Sabrina's fantastic recipes.

Sprouts with ginger and orange

This is a great way to spruce up your sprouts. The orange and ginger adds a nice fiery sweetness and blanching them for just 3-4 minutes means they have just the right amount of bite.

For a heartier way with sprouts, try our Brussels sprout gratin.