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Orange
Fruits and Fruit JuicesSweet citrus fruit widely used in cooking, baking, juicing, and as a flavor base in both sweet and savory dishes.
3 substitutes
Substitutes
Tangerine
1:1Sweeter and less acidic than orange. Works well in most contexts where fresh orange is called for.
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Best for: eating fresh, salads, desserts, snacking
β οΈNot for: marmalade
Clementine
1:1Smaller and sweeter than oranges with a tender skin. Easy to peel and seedless, great as a direct swap.
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Best for: eating fresh, fruit salads, desserts
β οΈNot for: marmalade, orange juice recipes
Grapefruit
1:1More bitter and tart than orange. Adjust sugar in recipes accordingly.
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Best for: beverages, dressings, savory sauces
β οΈNot for: sweet desserts without adjustments