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Orange

Use this zingy citrus fruit to make everything from classic marmalade to sweet loaf cake, chocolate orange brownies and warming carrot soup

Looking for orange recipes? We've got plenty of sweet treats, including chocolate orange brownies, cupcakes, loaf cakes and marmalade. That's not all – we have savoury ways to use this fresh fruit, including healthy salads, warming soups and a few meaty dishes.

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.

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 tart

Marmalade upside-down cake

This marmalade upside-down cake gives a bittersweet twist to a classic, with fresh orange slices, tangy marmalade and plenty of zest for vibrant citrus flavour. The light sponge, made with yogurt and olive oil, is exceptionally moist.

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.

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.

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

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