What's New At Trader Joe's In September 2026: Top Finds To Grab Fast

As September reaches its midpoint, we've already seen many businesses shift from their summertime promotions toward providing more fall-themed items for consumers to enjoy. While this has obviously been seen through Starbucks' reintroduction of the pumpkin spice latte on its fall menu, Trader Joe's has also gone all-in on special autumn products. Whether it's the handful of new pumpkin-centric desserts, the tasty apple-themed snacks, or the special treats coming out in time for Halloween next month, TJ's has been quick to embrace the season in its grocery lineup.

We already covered the Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cakes and the Trader Joe's Apple Cider Donuts, both of which returned to the store last month, but even more new products have arrived on the scene in the weeks since. Many of these products have already been sighted in-store by Trader Joe's shoppers and discussed online, but a few have only been discovered through the Trader Joe's website. In any case, these new and returning items will help you immerse yourself in the tastes, smells, and vibes of the season as well as you possibly can.

Starting things off with one of the many pumpkin-flavored items on this list, Trader Joe's Pumpkin Pie Spice Bark is a spin-off of the grocery chain's Peppermint Bark made specially for the autumn season. The bark has a white chocolate base that's infused with pumpkin pie spice and small pieces of pretzels and gingersnap cookies. Each piece of bark is finished with a drizzle of dark chocolate, giving the sweet snack a nuanced flavor that lovers of both chocolate and pumpkin spice are likely to enjoy.

You can buy a bag of Pumpkin Pie Spice Bark from Trader Joe's for $5.49.

Next up is the Pumpkin & Spice Caramel Sauce, which is a product that can be used in many different ways this fall. The sauce brings together caramel, pumpkin puree, and a mix of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and ginger to obtain its sweet flavor. For many fans, this makes the sauce perfect for use in coffee drinks like caramel macchiatos and pumpkin caramel lattes. However, the topping can also be drizzled over ice cream or apple slices to give them a warm, autumnal upgrade whenever it's necessary.

You can buy a jar of Pumpkin & Spice Caramel Sauce from Trader Joe's for $3.99.

A major highlight of Trader Joe's bakery section, the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Croissants have instantly shot up to become one of the most popular items on TJ's website, and for good reason. The treats come in packages of two and consist of buttery croissant dough wrapped around a pumpkin-flavored cream cheese filling. These are perfect for breakfast or dessert and can be made even better by putting them in the air fryer before you eat them. This simultaneously warms up the croissant and softens the filling, giving it a better texture overall.

You can buy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Croissants from Trader Joe's for $3.99.

If you're a die-hard fan of Mexican desserts, Trader Joe's has just the treat for you. The Pumpkin Flan adds pumpkin puree to the classic custard base that flan is known for to create a tasty autumn treat. With pumpkin pie spices mixed into the baked custard and a sweet caramel syrup both on top and beneath it, this pumpkin flan is a simple yet enticing dessert for those hoping to satisfy their flan cravings.

You can buy Pumpkin Flan from Trader Joe's for $3.49.

While there have been many pumpkin-related items released at the grocery chain over the past few weeks, the last one to note is the Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread. This beloved cream cheese spread has been a staple of the autumn season at TJ's since 2010 and remains a must-buy item a decade and a half later. Inside of each 8-ounce tub is real pumpkin, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger mixed with cream cheese. These ingredients come together to create a truly delicious topping for bagels, toast, and apple slices.

You can buy the Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread from Trader Joe's for $2.79.

Moving past the new pumpkin items, Trader Joe's has also come out with a few apple-flavored treats and drinks this September, and the Apple Crisp Milk Chocolate Caramels are arguably the most unique. The small pieces of milk chocolate contain apple-and-cinnamon-flavored caramel which contains tiny pieces of real apple. These chocolate caramels also have a distinct crunch to them that really sets them apart from similar chocolates. According to consumers, these qualities create a unique sensation where it tastes like you're biting into a whole chocolate apple rather than a simple caramel.

You can buy a box of Apple Crisp Milk Chocolate Caramels from Trader Joe's for $5.99.

Another product that can become a key ingredient in many of your favorite dishes is Trader Joe's Apple Pie Spread, which recently appeared on store shelves. The spread is somewhat similar to Trader Joe's Cinnamon Bun Spread, but this one is made primarily of apples, brown sugar, and butter. Similar to the Pumpkin & Spice Caramel Sauce, the Apple Pie Spread is a strong addition to coffee and ice cream, but it's also great on toast or over Greek yogurt if you choose to give it a try.

You can buy the Apple Pie Spread from Trader Joe's for $3.99.

For the one and only alcoholic find on this list, Trader Joe's recently released its very own Spiced Apple Flavored Tennessee Whiskey for customers to enjoy. For many, this will immediately draw parallels to Fireball Blazin' Apple, which we were impressed by when it arrived on the scene last autumn. This whiskey is perfect when used in a hot toddy, old fashioned, or served neat; all three options will provide a remarkably warm sip this autumn season.

You can buy Spiced Apple Flavored Tennessee Whiskey from Trader Joe's for $12.99.

Another autumn classic worth grabbing at Trader Joe's is the Autumnal Harvest Soup. The jarred soup is a staple at Trader Joe's each fall and is known for its warm flavor and creamy tomato base. However, it's the seasonal ingredients like butternut squash and pumpkins alongside autumn herbs and spices like rosemary and sage powder that make the soup a must-try. The store's Autumnal Harvest Soup is anticipated by consumers each year as the weather begins to cool down, so many shoppers will be excited to know it has returned to the store.

You can buy the Autumnal Harvest Soup from Trader Joe's for $4.99.

The first of two Halloween-themed items that have been spotted this month comes in the form of Trader Joe's Halloween Gummies. The fruity, gelatin-free gummy candies come in a 14-ounce bag that contains several smaller 0.7-ounce bags. This makes the candies perfect for handing out on Halloween or for adding to school lunches. The soft and sweet gummies have a great taste and autumn-themed designs that kids are sure to love.

You can buy a bag of Halloween Gummies from Trader Joe's for $4.99.

Last but certainly not least we need to talk about the Wicked Good Mini Chocolate Bars that have arrived at Trader Joe's. Another contender for use as Halloween candy, each package contains 24 individually-wrapped chocolate bars that come in four unique flavors: nougat, caramel and wafer, nougat and caramel, and peanut and caramel. Needless to say, each of these mini chocolate bars differs in flavor but all provide an enjoyable, chocolatey taste that's perfect for the upcoming Halloween season.

You can buy a bag of Wicked Good Mini Chocolate Bars from Trader Joe's for $4.99.