Fall finds at Trader Joe’s that take the spotlight off pumpkin
Trader Joe’s is known to transform into all things pumpkin come fall, but there are plenty of other delicious flavors of the season that deserve their time in the spotlight. From brand new items such as the Maple Butterscotch Blondie Baking Mix to longtime returning favorites including the Apple Cider Donuts, Trader Joe’s is offering quite the selection of seasonal fall fare.
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So if you’re feeling a bit tired of pumpkin spice, sink your teeth into an apple-filled treat or maple-swirled goodie.
Apple-flavored Trader Joe’s items bring all the fall feels
All Butter Apple Shortbread Cookies ($3.79): These melt-in-your mouth, crumbly and buttery cookies are packed with apple flavor. Made in the U.K., Trader Joe’s All Butter Apple Shortbread Cookies are nearly one quarter butter by weight and contain dried apples and apple juice concentrate.
Apple Cider Donuts ($4.99): Made at a family-owned bakery in Western Massachusetts, Trader Joe’s Apple Cider Donuts are moist and fluffy cake doughnuts made with apple cider and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Serve these doughnuts with a warm mug of Trader Joe’s Spiced Cider for the ultimate comforting treat.
Apple Crisp Milk Chocolate Caramels ($5.99): Apple crisp is a classic fall dessert, featuring spiced apples and a crunchy streusel topping. Take those flavors and put them into a chocolate-covered caramel, and you have Trader Joe’s Apple Crisp Milk Chocolate Caramels. These confections are made in Ireland and feature an apple- and cinnamon-flavored caramel speckled with small bits of apple and enrobed in milk chocolate.
Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream ($3.99): Apple pie and vanilla ice cream are a match made in heaven, so why not combine those flavors into one ice cream pint? This seasonal ice cream features a vanilla ice cream base, chunks of cooked apple, bits of pie crust and a swirl of cinnamon- and nutmeg-spiced apple. You can’t go wrong topping a Trader Joe’s Teeny Tiny Apple Pie with a scoop of Trader Joe’s Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream.
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Apple Pie Spread ($3.99): This versatile spread is made from apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and sea salt. Spread it over an English muffin, waffle, piece of toast or a slice of Pumpkin Loaf, or mix it into cocktails, mocktails and coffee drinks.
Apple Prebiotic Soda ($1.99): For a healthier soda alternative, try Trader Joe’s new Apple Prebiotic Soda. It’s a seasonal addition stocked next to staple flavors including Strawberry Vanilla and Cherry Cola Prebiotic Sodas.
Apple Vinaigrette Dressing ($3.49): Switch up your salad routine with this new Trader Joe’s vinaigrette dressing, made with apple juice concentrate, honey and vinegar. It also makes a great marinade for chicken, salmon or pork chops.
Apples & Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal ($2.99): Breakfast is quick and simple with these individual packets of instant oatmeal. Simply add water or milk and microwave to yield a delicious bowl of oatmeal flavored with apples and cinnamon.
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Honeycrisp Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt ($0.99): High in protein and a good source of calcium, these individual yogurt cups feature whole milk Greek yogurt, Honeycrisp apples and cinnamon. To really take it over the top, mix in a sprinkling of Trader Joe’s Honeycrisp Apple Granola.
Honeycrisp Apple Granola ($3.99): These sweet and crunchy clusters are made with rolled oats, dried Honeycrisp apples, cane sugar, honey, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and clove. Add it to Trader Joe’s Honeycrisp Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt or top a scoop of Salted Maple Ice Cream with it.
Spiced Cider ($4.49): Trader Joe’s has been selling its seasonal Spiced Cider for more than two decades, and it continues to be a fan-favorite. This fall beverage has no added colors or sugar and no artificial flavors or preservatives. Drink it hot or cold.
Teeny Tiny Apple Pies ($5.49): Four single-serving ready-to-eat apple pies are available in one package. Made in Canada, these pies feature Northern Spy apples, a flaky and buttery crust and a brown sugar crumble. For the ultimate fall treat, top these Teeny Tiny Apple Pies with Trader Joe’s Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream.
Maple-flavored Trader Joe’s items to sweeten up autumn
Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal ($2.99): Start your day on a tasty note with these individual instant oatmeal packs flavored with maple and brown sugar.
Maple & Sea Salt Kettle Popcorn ($2.99): For sweet and salty snacking, try this Maple & Sea Salt Kettle Popcorn. Popcorn is popped in coconut oil and high oleic sunflower oil before being coated in a maple-sugar glaze and a sprinkling of sea salt. Mix this popcorn with Trader Joe’s Maple Brown Butter Almonds for the ultimate snack mix.
Maple Brown Butter Almonds ($3.99): California almonds are sprinkled with sea salt, roasted, coated in a maple brown butter-flavored coating and dusted with maple-cocoa powder. These almonds go great with Trader Joe’s Honeycrisp Apple Granola.
Maple Butterscotch Blondie Baking Mix ($4.99): Fall baking is easy with Trader Joe’s new Maple Butterscotch Blondie Baking Mix. Simply add an egg and a stick of melted butter to the mix and bake. A packet of butterscotch syrup is included, to be added after baking.
Maple Leaf Cookies ($3.99): These maple leaf-shaped sandwich cookies feature crunchy shortbread cookies sandwiching a creme filling made with Canadian maple syrup.
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Maple Pecan Granola ($3.99): Made with whole grains, rolled oats, maple syrup and pecans, these granola clusters go great in yogurt or as a crunchy topping to Trader Joe’s Salted Maple Ice Cream.
Organic Maple Butter ($5.49): This returning favorite is made from just one ingredient: organic maple syrup. The texture is creamy from being whipped, resulting in a wonderful spread for French toast, sweetener for yogurt or unexpected addition to a cheese board.
Salted Maple Cold Foam Creamer ($4.49): Top cold brew, Earl Grey or matcha with Trader Joe’s Salted Maple Cold Foam Creamer. It adds a sweet and salty flavor and cool and fluffy texture to your morning caffeine or afternoon pick-me-up.
Salted Maple Ice Cream ($3.79): Indulge with a pint of Trader Joe’s Salted Maple Ice Cream, featuring an ice cream base flavored with maple syrup and sea salt and swirled with salted maple. Top a scoop with a sprinkle of Maple Pecan Granola for an added crunch.
From squash to cranberry, other seasonal Trader Joe’s finds
Butternut Squash Risotto ($4.49): Located in the frozen section, this Butternut Squash Risotto is microwavable and is made with Carnaroli rice, butternut squash, onion, white wine, cheese and savory herbs. Serve with a protein and a side salad for a well-balanced fall meal.
Chicken & Cheddar Cheese Sandwich ($5.49): For a quick lunch on the go, Trader Joe’s has a new sandwich that’s made on on cranberry seeded wheat bread and stuffed with oven-roasted chicken, sharp white cheddar cheese, arugula and cranberry-maple aioli.
Roasted Turkey & Sweet Potato Burrito ($4.79): Simply microwave this refrigerated burrito for a delicious, handheld meal. It’s made with seasoned white turkey meat, sweet potatoes, cranberry salsa and rice in a flour tortilla.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Butter & Sage ($3.59): This frozen gnocchi dish can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave and features pillowy and chewy gnocchi coated in a butter-sage sauce.
