19 citrus season recipes featuring juicy oranges

Citrus season is the perfect time to enjoy the bright, tangy flavors of orange in your recipes. These dishes are great for adding a fresh burst of citrus to your meals, whether you’re craving something sweet or savory. The natural sweetness and zest of the orange will bring a refreshing touch to any occasion. Bake a citrusy bread, mix oranges into a refreshing salad or get the kids involved to make a layered Jello dessert.

Spiced Cranberry Bread

Sliced cranberry bread on a wire rack with fresh cranberries in the background.
Spiced Cranberry Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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Embrace the irresistible combination of orange and cranberries in this Spiced Orange Cranberry Bread. Loaded with orange zest and fresh cranberries, it offers a sweet-tart flavor that’s perfect for a festive and flavorful experience.
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Orange Cranberry Scones

A cranberry scone placed on a white plate with two orange slices and a fork beside it. A striped cloth and another plate with food are visible in the background.
Orange Cranberry Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These orange cranberry scones are loaded with fresh and dried cranberries and plenty of orange flavor. They bake up golden brown with crumbly edges.
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Mandarin Orange Scones

Orange scones on a cooling rack with oranges.
Mandarin Orange Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bursting with the bright and juicy flavor of fresh mandarins, these Mandarin Orange Scones are the perfect way to add some zest to your morning routine. A practical choice for a sun-kissed citrus treat, these scones are easy to make and offer a delightful citrusy twist to your breakfast. Enjoy the simplicity and burst of flavor in every bite.
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Mandarin Orange Caramel Creme

A plate of caramel cream on a table.
Mandarin Orange Caramel Creme. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Mandarin Orange Crème Caramel is a rich, orange-scented custard topped with a sweet and tangy caramel glaze that will make every orange lover smile. Try this easy-to-make recipe for a delicious creamy dessert.
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Orange Layered Jello Cups

Five cups of layered yellow and orange gelatin desserts topped with whipped cream and candy corn sit on a light-colored marble surface.
Candy Corn Jello Cups. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Make these Orange Layered Jello Cups for your fall parties and desserts – they’re an easy, kid-friendly treat that’s sure to be a crowd favorite. We love the pretty orange color for fall.
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Orange Cranberry Sauce

A white bowl filled with cranberry sauce topped with orange zest and garnished with a cinnamon stick.
Orange Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Elevate your holiday table with the simplicity of Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce. With just four ingredients, it delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it a welcome addition anytime, especially during the holidays.
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Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake

An orange bundt cake with a slice taken out.
Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Refresh your palate with this Mandarin Orange Cake featuring canned mandarins. A citrusy dessert topped with a sweet orange drizzle icing, ensuring a slice of pure delight for a festive and flavorful experience.
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Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups

Three raspberry and cream cheese-filled French toast roll-ups are arranged on a white plate, offering a delightful take on blissful berry recipes; a blurred cup and pink flower sit in the background.
Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups with cream cheese are perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. They are easy to make and always a hit.
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Pumpkin Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze

A loaf of sliced pumpkin bread with visible nuts and icing, accompanied by a white cup filled with tea, placed on a light blue wooden surface. A small decorative pumpkin is in the background.
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

If you enjoy the delightful taste of fresh homemade bread, I strongly suggest trying out this recipe for Pumpkin Cranberry Bread. This delectable bread is filled with the luscious and cozy flavors of pumpkin, tart cranberries, and a delightful blend of spices, making it the perfect sweet quick bread to savor alongside a comforting cup of tea.
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Orange Salmon & Vegetable Foil Packet

Baked salmon fillets glazed with a teriyaki sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Accompanied by sliced, grilled oranges on a baking sheet.
Orange Salmon & Vegetable Foil Packet. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Orange BBQ salmon is so good! It’s a foil packet garlic soy vegetables recipe and a simple 30 minute salmon meal everyone will enjoy.
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Orange Bars

Square lemon bar topped with chocolate curls on a wooden surface.
Orange Bars. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These tasty orange bars have a sweet, crumbly shortbread crust and a sweet, zesty orange layer on top. They’re finished with chocolate curls.
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Winter Fruit Salad

A close-up of a fruit salad in rectangular white dishes, featuring pomegranate seeds, apple chunks, and mint leaves, with a larger bowl of the same salad in the background.
Winter Fruit Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Delight in a burst of flavors with this Cranberry Apple Fruit Salad. This colorful creation is a tasty addition to your holiday spread, featuring fresh cranberries, succulent apples, tangy oranges, and luscious pomegranate seeds.
Get the Recipe: Winter Fruit Salad

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry cookies with icing and milk on a plate.
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Tangy cranberries meet zesty oranges in these Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies! This combo is a party in your mouth, and the buttery shortbread base makes them melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Whether it’s the holidays or not, these cookies will surely brighten your day.
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Fall Fruit Salad with Mandarins, Berries and More

Fall Fruit Salad with Mandarins, Berries and More. Photo credit: Natural Deets.

Enjoy seasonal produce like the juicy sweetness of mandarin oranges and the rich, tart burst of berries in a simple yet stunning fruit salad. Tossed in a sweet orange juice coating, it’s a refreshing dish that’s an easy fall party idea or a wholesome gluten-free snack for class parties.
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Orange Bundt Cake

Orange Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Hildas Kitchen.

This Orange Bundt Cake is moist, flavorful, and loaded with citrus flavor, raisins, and walnuts. The orange glaze is delicious but totally optional.
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Orange Quinoa Salad with Avocado

A white plate with quinoa, white beans, avocado, and arugula.
Orange Quinoa Salad with Avocado. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

Say hello to your new favorite meal prep lunch! Fluffy quinoa, white beans, avocado, arugula, and more deliciousness are tossed with a bright, zesty homemade orange vinaigrette. It’s nutritious and flavorful, and even better: it’s easily portable.
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Mandarin Juice

Mandarin Juice. Photo credit: Masala Herb.

Fresh mandarin juice is hard to find freshly pressed, but it’s easy to make at home with a blender and a fine sieve to strain out the pulp and seeds. The whole process takes about five minutes, which makes it a great breakfast juice. I love using mandarins because they’re so quick to peel compared to navel oranges and other orange varieties.
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Orange Blossom Cocktail

Orange Blossom Cocktail. Photo credit: The Adventure Bite.

This tropical escape orange blossom cocktail is the perfect easy cocktail to serve when you need a taste of the islands in your day.
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Orange and Chocolate Posset

Orange and Chocolate Posset. Photo credit: The Adventure Bite.

Orange and Chocolate Posset is the perfect, quick, and easy dessert when you are entertaining during the holidays! Creamy, Orangy, and Chocolaty for a velvety-smooth custard.
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