17 Favorite Sweet and Savory Orange Recipes

These orange-inspired recipes perfectly combine sweet and savory flavors. Whether you’re looking to add some brightness to a dish or make something a little different, these recipes are great for any occasion.

Mandarin Orange Caramel Creme

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This Mandarin Orange Creme Caramel has a rich, orange-scented custard topped with a sweet and tangy caramel glaze that’s perfect for any orange fan.
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Orange Cranberry Sauce

A bowl of cranberry sauce with oranges and cinnamon. — Orange Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Add a simple touch to your holiday table with Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce. Made with just four ingredients, it strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it a great choice for any time, especially during the holidays.
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Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake

Refresh your palate with this Mandarin Orange Cake made with canned mandarins. Topped with a sweet orange drizzle icing, it’s a citrusy treat that brings festive flavor in every bite.
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Orange Cranberry Scones

These orange cranberry scones are loaded with fresh and dried cranberries and plenty of orange flavor. They bake up golden brown with crumbly edges, just the way we like them.
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Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups

A white platter with raspberry French toast rolls. — 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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Mandarin Orange Scones

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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Winter Fruit Salad with Oranges and Apple

Winter Fruit Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Delight in a burst of flavors with this Cranberry Apple Fruit Salad. Featuring fresh cranberries, succulent apples, tangy oranges, and luscious pomegranate seeds, this colorful creation is a tasty addition to your holiday spread.
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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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Orange Bundt Cake

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 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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Orange Quinoa Salad with Avocado

Plate of quinoa salad with avocado and cheese, two glasses of orange juice, and a sliced orange on a table. — 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 in a bright and zesty homemade orange vinaigrette. It's nutritious and flavorful, and even better, it's easily portable!
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Cranberry Orange Prosecco Punch

Two glasses of a cranberry-orange drink with ice, garnished with cranberries, an orange slice, and a yellow flower. Nearby are a pumpkin, lemon halves, pinecones, and scattered cranberries. — Cranberry Orange Prosecco Punch. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Cranberry orange prosecco punch is a festive and fruity cocktail with a wonderful fizz, perfect for entertaining. We love this refreshing cocktail, especially during the holidays.
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Orange Salmon & Vegetable Foil Packet

Grilled salmon fillets garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served with sliced grilled oranges on a tray. — Orange BBQ Salmon. 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 Glazed Sweet Potatoes

A black cast iron skillet filled with neatly arranged, spiralized sweet potatoes, garnished with thyme and sprinkled with coarse salt. — Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Make these mouthwatering, orange-glazed sweet potatoes as a side dish to pair with roasted meat. They're special enough to be a holiday dish.
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Asian Cranberry Sauce Recipe (With Orange and Ginger)

A bowl of cranberry sauce with a garnish of thinly sliced orange peel on top. A spoon is resting in the bowl. — Asian Cranberry Sauce Recipe (With Orange And Ginger). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks

Combining traditional cranberry sauce with Asian-inspired spices and flavors adds a unique twist to your holiday meal.
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Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball

Cheese ball coated with nuts, surrounded by round crackers on a white plate. — Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This cranberry-orange cheese ball is a breeze to make and pairs perfectly with crackers, bread, or pretzels. The orange marmalade adds a zesty citrus flavor, while the cranberries bring a refreshing brightness to balance the rich, creamy cheese.
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Orange Ginger Salmon

Salmon fillet with orange slices on a plate, served with brown rice and roasted vegetables. — Orange Ginger Glazed Salmon. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food

Simple, flaky baked salmon gets an upgrade with a zesty orange ginger glaze! It's packed with flavor, easy to make, and totally delicious. Serve with your favorite sides for an easy and healthy weeknight meal!
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