Aldi’s recent reintroduction of a popular seasonal favorite has sparked enthusiasm among shoppers, who praise it as the epitome of autumn comfort.
Highlighted for its quick preparation and versatile pairing with sauces, the item offers a convenient, flavorful option that rivals homemade dishes.
Fans stock up eagerly, freezing extras for year-round use, as it sells out fast due to widespread demand and positive reviews.
Bake Shop Bakery Pumpkin Cake Roll – $5.29
- Spiced cake rolled with slightly salty cream cheese frosting, pumpkin-free but heavy on ginger for a gingerbread-like vibe.
- Accurate user comment: “Knockout in flavor; very spiced, heavy on ginger, resulting in an almost gingerbread-y flavor. Unreal when combined with the frosting.”
- Taste Test: Heavily spiced with dominant ginger notes, paired perfectly with tangy frosting; 10/10 Sporks for flavor and aesthetics.
- Take away: Top-rated treat that’s visually stunning and versatile—pass it off as homemade for fall gatherings.
Bake Shop Bakery Pumpkin Sliced Loaf Cake – $4.29
- Moist, fluffy loaf made with real pumpkin puree, ideal for sharing.
- Accurate user comment: “It’s so light and not at all claggy—meaning not dense and gummy. Great for boosting morale in a work breakroom.”
- Taste Test: Pumpkin-forward without heaviness, unbelievably moist and light; 9.5/10 Sporks.
- Take away: Replaces homemade baking with its superior texture; perfect for office snacks or cozy mornings.
Pumpkin Cookie Sandwiches – $4.99
- Soft-baked pumpkin cookies filled with tangy cream cheese frosting, like mini whoopie pies.
- Accurate user comment: “Cookies are soft baked and a little pumpkiny; the cream cheese frosting actually tastes like cream cheese with a tang that prevents it from being overly sweet.”
- Taste Test: Nuanced with balanced sweetness and real cream cheese tang; 9/10 Sporks.
- Take away: Surprisingly sophisticated for a grab-and-go treat; ideal for pumpkin lovers seeking something not too cloying.
Berryhill Pumpkin Maple Spread – $2.99
- Gelatinous spread with pumpkin as the top ingredient, apple butter-like but squash-forward.
- Accurate user comment: “Like squash baby food but 1,000 times sweeter. Great slathered on pumpkin spice bagels; would be excellent in fall-flavored linzer cookies.”
- Taste Test: Sweet maple-pumpkin blend, gelatinous texture shines on bagels; 8.5/10 Sporks.
- Take away: Versatile for spreading or baking; a must-pair with bagels for enhanced fall breakfasts.
Creme Filled Pumpkin Spice Wafer Rolls – $2.29
- Crisp, delicate wafers filled with spiced, sweet creme in a reusable tin.
- Accurate user comment: “Nice, respectable after-lunch cookie. Wafer is very crisp and delicate; filling is spiced and sweet—perfect for dunking in tea or coffee.”
- Taste Test: Crisp texture with balanced spice and sweetness; 8/10 Sporks.
- Take away: Great for dunking; bonus utility from the tin for storage beyond snacking.
Bake Shop Bakery Apple Cider Donuts – $3.29
- Cakey donuts coated in cinnamon sugar, evoking classic apple cider flavors.
- Accurate user comment: “A little dry and lacking fresh-from-the-fryer oiliness compared to orchard versions. Good overall; suggested to microwave for a few seconds to soften.”
- Taste Test: Solid cinnamon-sugar coating, improved by microwaving; 7.5/10 Sporks.
- Take away: Decent alternative to fresh donuts; pair with hot cider for optimal enjoyment.
Millville Pumpkin Spice Instant Oatmeal – $2.49
- Instant oats with heavy nutmeg and ginger for a spiced breakfast.
- Accurate user comment: “A lot of nutmeg and ginger; rescued by a touch of salt. Add salted butter and maple syrup to balance.”
- Taste Test: Spicy profile, tender when microwaved; 6.5/10 Sporks.
- Take away: Hearty fall breakfast for spice fans; customize for better balance.
L’oven Fresh Pumpkin Spice Bagels – $2.85
- Chewy bagels with mild pumpkin spice flavor.
- Accurate user comment: “Sound weird but the pumpkin spice flavor is decently unobtrusive. Nice and chewy out of the toaster; tastes really good with Benton’s Pumpkin Maple Spread.”
- Taste Test: Mild spice, chewy texture enhanced by spreads; 6.5/10 Sporks.
- Take away: Unobtrusive for everyday use; elevates with complementary spreads.
Maple Sweet Potato Chips – $2.99
- Thinly sliced sweet potato chips with maple flavoring.
- Accurate user comment: “They dissolve in the mouth, leaving buttery maple goodness. Strong taste of maple syrup, on the right side of too sweet, aided by a salty finish.”
- Taste Test: Delicate crispness with balanced sweet-salty maple; ranked #1 in Tasting Table’s fall lineup.
- Take away: Addictive snack for maple enthusiasts; small bag size is the only drawback.
Maple Leaf Creme Cookies – $3.49
- Detailed maple leaf-shaped butter cookies with fluffy maple creme filling.
- Accurate user comment: “Light, crisp, and maple-scented, with a decent amount of fluffy maple creme. Delicious despite nearing a maple flavor limit.”
- Taste Test: Visually appealing with crisp texture and sweet creme; ranked #2 overall.
- Take away: Perfect for cookie lovers; strong fall scent without overwhelming sweetness.
Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese – $3.95
- Goat cheese log rolled in tart cranberries and cinnamon.
- Accurate user comment: “Tart tanginess from juicy cranberries that melt into the cheese. Cinnamon adds warming sweetness; everything melts in the mouth.”
- Taste Test: Creamy, tangy base with balanced tart-sweet notes; ranked #3.
- Take away: Versatile for crackers, salads, or solo; embodies fall sophistication.
Maple Pecan Pie Coffee – $4.69
- K-Cup coffee pods flavored like maple pecan pie.
- Accurate user comment: “Light and subtle maple sweetness with warmth, plus a hint of nutty pecan. Smooth and slightly complex.”
- Taste Test: Subtle fall flavors in a smooth brew; ranked #4.
- Take away: Ideal for Keurig users; adds cozy autumn twist to daily coffee.
Bavarian Soft Pretzels – $4.79
- Soft pretzels with coarse salt, baked to crusty exterior.
- Accurate user comment: “Soft but dense and chewy inside; fabulously crusty outside with tangy flavor. Salt crystals elevate it.”
- Taste Test: Tangy, chewy with crisp edges; ranked #5.
- Take away: Air fryer prep for best results; superior to many pretzels.
Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese – $
- Tangy cream cheese infused with pumpkin spice.
- Accurate user comment: “Smooth and tangy with robust pumpkin spice flavor. Improves dull bagels significantly.”
- Taste Test: Warm, nostalgic spices in creamy base; ranked #6.
- Take away: Enhances baked goods; versatile spread for fall treats.
Sliced Pumpkin Spice Brioche – $4.49
- Soft, buttery brioche loaf with pumpkin spice filling, pre-sliced.
- Accurate user comment: “Velvety crumb; soft and fresh plain, flaky and tender when toasted with stronger spice.”
- Taste Test: Subtle spice intensifies when toasted; ranked #7.
- Take away: Great for French toast; visually and flavorfully seasonal.
Maple Flavored Roasted Cashews – $3
- Roasted cashews coated in maple sugar.
- Accurate user comment: “Crunchy, rich, and fresh-tasting. Slightly sweet and decently salty, bursting with maple.”
- Taste Test: Addictive maple burst with salt balance; ranked #8.
- Take away: Fresh snacking option; better than other flavored nuts.
Caramel Apple Granola – $3.85
- Granola with dried apple chunks and caramel notes.
- Accurate user comment: “Fresh apple flavor like bursting into apple cider. Subtle caramel ties it together; holds crunch in kefir.”
- Taste Test: Cider-like freshness with crisp texture; ranked #9.
- Take away: Versatile for yogurt, salads, or solo; excellent retention.
Priano Pumpkin & Sage Ravioli – $3.69
- Quick-boiling ravioli with pumpkin and sage filling, 200 calories per serving.
- Accurate user comment: “Pumpkin sage ravioli… made my own amaretto butter sauce—it was amazing! Highly recommend!”
- Taste Test: Delicious seasonal comfort; raved about by shoppers for flavor pairing.
- Take away: Easy, healthy meal; stock up for busy nights with sauce enhancements.
Priano Butternut Squash Ravioli – $3.69
- Butternut squash-filled ravioli, pairs with matching sauce.
- Accurate user comment: “I bought 8 jars of the pumpkin butternut pasta sauce… if I find the matching ravioli that will be incredible.”
- Taste Test: Just as delicious as pumpkin sage, potentially more so; comforting fall taste.
- Take away: Seasonal staple; great with butternut sauce for complete dinners.
Season’s Choice Butternut Squash Blend – $3.29
- Mix of butternut squash, spinach, red onion, cranberries in garlic herb sauce.
- Accurate user comment: None directly quoted, but praised as a colorful, quick side.
- Taste Test: Savory-sweet blend ready in minutes; versatile flavors.
- Take away: Healthier fall side; pairs with proteins or grains effortlessly.
Bake Shop Mini Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes – $3.89
- 12-pack of bite-sized pumpkin cakes with creamy frosting.
- Accurate user comment: None directly quoted, but noted as great for sharing.
- Taste Test: Moist pumpkin with warm seasonal swirl; portioned for indulgence.
- Take away: Better deal than competitors; ideal for gatherings or snacks.
Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix – $
- Mix with pumpkin spice mini cups, toffee peanuts, cinnamon pecans, clusters, and yogurt raisins.
- Accurate user comment: “Pretty good if grabbing a handful to dilute the cups with nuts and raisins.”
- Taste Test: Mixed results—poor cups but excellent peanuts; ranked #10.
- Take away: Salvageable for nut fans; themed upgrade over basic mixes.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites – $3.49
- Frozen cauliflower with sauce packet for air frying.
- Accurate user comment: “Well-crisped; florets silky but not squishy. Generously seasoned.”
- Taste Test: Crispy texture with paprika-parsley notes; ranked #11.
- Take away: Savory option; improve with better sauce.
Apple Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausages – $
- Chicken sausages with apple and maple sweetness.
- Accurate user comment: “Juicy with slightly chewy casing; mellow and sweet, not savory.”
- Taste Test: Mild flavors ideal with pancakes; ranked #12.
- Take away: Good for sweet breakfast pairings; suits milder tastes.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cake Bites – $4.95
- Tiny pumpkin cakes with crumb topping and cream cheese ribbons.
- Accurate user comment: “Soft and moist like coffee cake; lightly spiced but with odd aftertaste.”
- Taste Test: Aromatic but flawed spices; ranked #13.
- Take away: Cute for coffee cake fans; better for specific preferences.
