The Simplified Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer: Fall 2023 Edition

Last Updated on October 21, 2023

Trader Joe’s — which is Aldi’s cousin — publishes a thorough and entertaining Fearless Flyer around holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and at other times of year, including in the summer, late summer, and during the back-to-school season.

But what if all you want is a simple list of TJ’s upcoming products? We can help with that. Keep in mind that many of these are limited-time products, either during the season or while supplies last.

This is the fall 2023 version of the Fearless Flyer.

Fresh Pumpkins:

(Prices may vary by region.)

• Orange Pumpkins, $3.99-$4.99 each. Great for carving.
• Lil’ Tiger Stripes Pumpkins, $1.49 each. Tiny, with striking stripes of green and orange, ideal for table or porch displays.
• Fall Fantasy Pumpkins, $7.99-$8.99 each. Available in a range of shapes and colors, including orange, light beige, and rusty red.

Produce:

• Trader Joe’s Organic Romaine & Chicory Blend, $2.49 for 7 oz.
• Honeycrisp Apples, $1.29 each.
• Trader Joe’s Cut Butternut Squash, $3.99 for 20 oz. Sold refrigerated.

Baked Goods:

• Trader Joe’s Apple Cider Donuts, $4.49 for 15.9 oz. Each box contains six donuts. Read our review here.
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Ginger Scones with Crystalized Ginger, $4.99 for 4.4 oz. Sold frozen.
• Trader Joe’s Apple Cinnamon Bun, $4.49 for 8.46 oz. Each box contains two buns.
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Brioche Twist, $4.99 for 16.8 oz.

Breakfast:

• Trader Joe’s Honeycrisp Apple Granola, $3.99 for 12 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin O’s, $2.99 for 12 oz. Read our review here.

Dairy:

• Trader Joe’s Baked Sheep’s Milk Ricotta Cheese with Herbs de Provence, $11.99 per lb. Sold in packages of about 1/2 lb. Features rosemary, oregano, savory, thyme, and basil with a texture similar to cheesecake. Great for cheese boards or in omelets.
• Trader Joe’s Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Pearls, $4.49 for 8 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Creamy Toscano Cheese Dusted with Cinnamon, $10.99 per lb. Good on crackers, with fruit, or on a salad.
• Trader Joe’s Lactose Free Cream Cheese, $3.79 for 8 oz. Made with lactase.
• Trader Joe’s Honey Crisp Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt or Pumpkin Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, $0.99 for 5.3 oz.

Appetizers:

• Trader Joe’s Sweet Picanté Peppers with Creamy Cheese Filling, $4.99 for 10.23 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Crunchy Chili Onion Hummus, $3.99 for 10 oz. Sold refrigerated.
• Trader Joe’s Mini Spicy Pumpkin Samosas, $4.29 for 8.5 oz. Sold frozen.

Fresh Meat:

• Trader Joe’s Ground Turkey, $4.49 for 16 oz. This is 93% lean with 7% fat.
• Trader Joe’s Shawarma Chicken Thighs, $6.99 per lb. Features a marinade made of onion, garlic, sea salt, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and parsley. This is an excellent dinner option, especially when served with pita, tzatziki, and fresh veggies. You can read our review here.
• Trader Joe’s Spatchcocked Sweet & Savory Chicken, $5.99 per lb. Marinated in a blend of maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Read our review here.

Entrees:

• Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese, $3.79 for 12 oz. Sold frozen. Features mezzi rigatoni pasta with a sauce made of cheddar, gouda, and parmesan with butternut squash puree and seasonal spices including nutmeg and sage. Read our review here.
• Trader Joe’s Organic Red Lentil Sedanini, $2.99 for 12 oz. This is a tube-shaped gluten free pasta.
• Trader Joe’s Autumnal Harvest Creamy Pasta Sauce, $3.99 for 25 oz. Features pumpkin, butternut squash, carrots, cream, rosemary, and sage. Serve with TJ’s red lentil sedanini or over roasted chicken thighs and rice.
• Trader Joe’s Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Flatbread with Mozzarella Cheese, $5.49 for 9 oz. Sold frozen.
• Trader Joe’s Lobster Bisque, $4.99 for 16 oz. Sold refrigerated.
• Trader Joe’s Organic Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup, $3.49 for 32 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Italian Tomato & Burrata Ravioloni, $3.99 for 8.8 oz. Sold refrigerated. This pasta is filled with creamy burrata cheese, tomatoes (crushed, roasted, and dried), mozzarella, butter, breadcrumbs, and basil.
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bisque, $4.99 for 25 oz.

Snacks:

• Trader Joe’s Maple Spiced Nut Mix, $5.99 for 8.5 oz. Features maple rosemary almonds and pecans with red and black pepper, sweetened dried cranberries, and pepitas.
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps, $3.99 for 5.3 oz. Serve with dips or cheeses, or eat as is.

Desserts and Sweets:

• Trader Joe’s Salted Maple Ice Cream, $3.79 for 1 pint.
• Trader Joe’s Mini Maple Flavored Marshmallows, $2.99 for 6 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Molasses Cookies, $4.99 for 14 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes, $3.99 for 9.88 oz. Sold frozen. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream and coffee.
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Joe Joe’s, $2.99 for 10.5 oz. Features pumpkin cookies sandwiched together with pumpkin-flavored crème filling.
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Batons, $2.29 for 5 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spiced Joe-Joe’s, $4.29 for 9.4 oz. Features pumpkin-créme-filled Pumpkin Joe Joe’s (listed above) coated in a sweet, tangy, pumpkin spiced yogurt confectionary coating.
• Trader Joe’s Maple Flavored Fudge, $2.99 for 5.29 oz. Features salted butter, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and maple syrup.
• Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Roll Blondie Bar Baking Mix, $3.99 for 21 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies, $3.99 for 10 oz. Pumpkin-shaped shortbread cookies coated with white or orange icing and dotted with nonpareils.

Beverages:

• Trader Joe’s Spiced Cider, $3.99 for 64 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Dominican Republic Jarabacoa Small Lot Coffee, $9.99 for 12 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Maple Oat Beverage, $2.99 for 32 oz. Sold refrigerated.
• Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Pumpkin Oat Beverage, $2.99 for 32 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Spiced Chai Black Tea Concentrate, $2.79 for 16 oz. Mix two parts of a base such as milk or a non-dairy alternative with one part chai concentrate, or add to baked goods or pancakes.
• Trader Joe’s Harvest Blend Herbal Tea, $2.49 for 20 bags. This caffeine-free blend features cinnamon, ginger, and apple flavors. Read our review here.
• Trader Joe’s Green Apple Sparkling Water, $3.49 for 8 12-oz. cans.

Alcohol:

(Prices may vary depending on location.)

• Dearly Beloved I Thee Red, $7.99 for 750mL. Delivers aromas of dark cherry, plum, and spicy vanilla oak that guide the palate into flavors bursting with blueberry, black currant, and toasted vanilla bean.
• Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Chardonnay Lot 119, $12.99 for 750mL. Features floral aromatics, which lead into a profile of poached pears and pineapple cream pie before ending in an elegantly understated toasted oak finish.
• Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Paso Robles Cabernet Franc, $799 for 750mL. Features aromas of blackberry and plum and a flavor profile marked by black cherry and hints of mocha.
• Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet, $12.99 for 750mL. Features blackberry, plum, and cherry aromatics complemented by subtle tannins and notes of dark chocolate and pepper, ending on a toasted vanilla finish.
• Gourd Tree Pumpkin Cider, $9.99 for six 12-oz. cans. Made from a base of fermented apple juice with pumpkin and squash purees.
• Howling Gourds Pumpkin Ale, $7.99 for six 12-oz. cans. This beer features pumpkin notes with cinnamon and clove.
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Cream Liqueur, $8.99 for 750mL.

Flowers and Plants:

• Assorted mums, plants in spooky seasonal planters, cinnamon brooms, and pumpkin trees, see prices in store. Read our post about Trader Joe’s houseplants here.

Personal Care:

• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Body Scrub, $6.99 for 8 oz.
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Body Butter, $4.99 for 8 oz.