Trader Joe’s fall lineup is bursting with apple-flavored goodies that capture the essence of the season.
From classic donuts to innovative spreads and snacks, these trending items are flying off shelves in 2025.
Many are affordable dupes for pricier name-brand or bakery alternatives, offering better value without skimping on taste.
Sliced Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Bread – $4.99/17.63 Oz
- Sliced sourdough bread infused with apple pieces and cinnamon, providing complexity with sweetness and tart notes while retaining the distinct sourdough taste.
- Affordable dupe for specialty bakery sourdough loaves, with seasonal flavors at a lower cost.
Honeycrisp Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt – $0.99/5.3 Oz
- Creamy whole-milk Greek yogurt with tiny, chewy pieces of Honeycrisp apple and a prominent sweet apple flavor balanced by cinnamon.
- Dupe for high-end flavored yogurts, providing a thick, tasty option at a fraction of the price.
Rustic Apple Tarte – $5.99/17.6 Oz
- A frozen, open-faced tart with gooey apple slices, slivered almonds, and a hint of cinnamon in a buttery crust—bakes up warm and inviting in minutes.
- Affordable alternative to high-end French patisserie tarts, with rich, bakery-quality taste at a budget price.
Juicy Apple Gummy Candy – $2.49/6.35 Oz
- Soft gummy candies with a sweet liquid center, available in sweet red and sour green apple flavors for a fun burst of taste.
- Dupe for name-brand fruit gummies, offering a unique juicy center at a cheaper price.
Apple Cider Donuts – $4.99/15.9 Oz
- These old-fashioned cake donuts are made with real apple cider in the batter, resulting in a moist, fluffy texture with a tangy apple kick, coated in cinnamon sugar for a crunchy exterior.
- Spot-on dupe for expensive farm-fresh or Dunkin’ donuts, costing less while tasting fresher and more authentic.
Apple and Pumpkin Hand Pies – $4.49/8.47 Oz
- Handheld pies filled with earthy, creamy pumpkin and sweet, chewy apples, encased in a buttery soft crust that can be heated in the oven.
- Dupe for bakery hand pies, providing a convenient seasonal treat at a lower cost.
Apple Pie Spread – $3.99/10 Oz
- A jarred spread mimicking apple pie filling, packed with chopped apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and sea salt—ideal for toast, pancakes, or straight from the spoon.
- Dupe for premium apple butters or pie fillings from brands like Stonewall Kitchen, sweeter and more versatile at half the cost.
Cinnamon Sugar Pink Lady Apple Chips – $2.29/2.5 Oz
- Crunchy, thinly sliced Pink Lady apples dusted with cinnamon sugar—a sweet, portable snack that’s naturally gluten-free.
- Perfect dupe for Seneca or Bare apple chips, at a lower price point with better cinnamon balance and no artificial aftertaste.
Teeny Tiny Apple Pies – $5.49/7.76 Oz
- Miniature 3-inch pies with a flaky crust, filled with sweet-tart apple chunks seasoned with cinnamon and lemon, topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble—ready to eat at room temp or warmed.
- Genius dupe for boutique bakery mini pies or even McDonald’s apple pies, but at a fraction of the price and with superior, homemade-like flavor.
Fall Harvest Salsa – $3.49/12 Oz
- A mild salsa blending apples, pumpkin, butternut squash, bell peppers, onions, and honey for a unique, sweeter flavor profile.
- Dupe for gourmet seasonal salsas, offering a fall twist at an affordable price.
All Butter Apple Shortbread Cookies – $3.79/4.93 Oz
- Crispy, buttery cookies infused with subtle apple flavor, shaped like apples—great for snacking or pairing with tea.
- Comparable to Walkers Shortbread or European imports, cheaper yet tastier with a natural apple twist.
Apple Blossoms – $2.49/8 Oz
- Mini apple turnovers with flaky pastry encasing spiced apple filling—frozen and ready to bake for a warm, comforting treat.
- Budget-friendly stand-in for Pepperidge Farm turnovers or coffee shop pastries, tasting butterier and fresher while costing significantly less.
Honeycrisp Apple Granola – $3.99/12 Oz
- Crunchy granola with big clusters, chewy dried Honeycrisp apple pieces, and spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper for balanced flavor.
- Dupe for premium granola brands, providing better value with natural apple notes.
