Recipes

Classic Lemon Coconut Slice with Fresh Lemon Zest & Juice

This classic lemon coconut slice is rich, buttery and bursting with fresh citrus flavour. Made with fresh lemon zest and juice, it delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and tang, with coconut adding a soft, moist crumb. Simple to prepare and easy to store, it’s an ideal everyday bake for lunchboxes, sharing plates or afternoon tea.

Orange Marmalade, Cranberry Soda Scones. A Version of Lemonade Scones.

Quick, easy, and full of bright citrus flavour, these orange marmalade and cranberry scones are perfect for morning tea, afternoon treats, or sharing with family and friends. Light, fluffy, and dotted with flecks of orange peel and bursts of tart cranberry, this recipe is a Citrus Direct favourite.

Orange Christmas Fruit Cake- with Citrus Peel, Orange Marmalade and Orangecello

A rich, golden Christmas cake bursting with citrus and festive flavour. Packed with macerated fruit, zesty rind, and a splash of Orangecello, this recipe captures the essence of a homemade Kiwi Christmas — bright, fragrant, and full of love. Perfect to bake ahead, gift to friends, or enjoy with whānau on a warm summer afternoon.

Lemon Sponge with Lemon Curd and Lemon Whipped Cream

This cake is the ultimate combination of light, airy lemon sponge and a perfectly balanced sweet and tart lemon filling. One of the secrets to the success of this dessert is the addition of the lemon sugar to the sponge and the cream. See recipe under the Other Recipe tab. Warning: this cake is so yummy you will eat more than one piece!

Orange Marmalade Pinwheel Scones with Cinnamon, Butter & Sultanas

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked scones. Our Marmalade Pinwheel Scones take this classic treat to the next level, with a buttery swirl of cinnamon and sultanas, and zesty orange marmalade baked right into the dough. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or sharing with friends, these scones are soft, flavorful, and irresistible.

Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Drizzle

There’s nothing quite like the flavour of fresh lemon in home baking. These Lemon and Blueberry Muffins are light, soft, and full of citrus goodness, with a hint of lemon in the batter and a tangy drizzle on top. The juicy blueberries add sweetness and colour, making these muffins perfect for morning tea, lunchboxes, or a weekend treat.