4 Easy Trader Joe’s Fall Recipes You Can Make for Around $20

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Changing leaves and cooler temperatures mean it’s time to bring out the pumpkin spice, apple cider and caramel drinks and treats. Trader Joe’s has everything you need to make cozy, flavorful meals without blowing your budget.

Try out these four fall-inspired recipes from Trader Joe’s, which all take 10 minutes or less to make.

Pumpkin Spice Yogurt Dip

Looking to add a little seasonal flair to your fall get-together? This pumpkin spice yogurt dip serves two to four, and takes only five minutes to whip up. And if you double the recipe, you may only need some extra apples.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole milk vanilla bean Greek yogurt ($5.49)
• 1 tablespoon of honey ($3.99)
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for sprinkling ($2.99)
• Your favorite apple variety, sliced ($4.99 for a two-pound bag)

Total: $17.46

Directions:

1. Combine yogurt, honey and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl and stir until blended. 
2. Top with pumpkin pie spice.
3.  Serve with sliced apples for dipping.

Spiked Spiced Cider

Relax with a glass of spiked spiced cider, made with Trader Joe’s famous spiced cider. This takes about 10 minutes to make and only serves one, but it’s possible to make more with the ingredients you have. If you’re having a party, stock up on extra bourbon and spiced cider.

Ingredients:

• 5 ounces spiced cider ($4.49)
• 1.5 ounces (1 shot) of your favorite bourbon whiskey ($14.99)
• 1 mandarin ($3.29 for a two-pound bag)
• 1 organic cinnamon stick, for optional garnish ($2.99)

Total: $25.76

Directions:

1. Warm the cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until it simmers. Alternatively, heat cider in a microwave-safe mug. Stir in bourbon and remove from heat.
2. Pour warm spiked cider into a mug or other heatproof glass. 
3. As it cools slightly, slice a mandarin in half crosswise. Squeeze the juice of a mandarin half into spiked cider. Slice the other mandarin half.
4. Garnish with mandarin slices and a cinnamon stick.

Caramel Apple Nachos

These caramel apple nachos are a quick, tasty dessert for the entire family. It serves two to four people, and only takes around 10 minutes to put together.

Ingredients:

• 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced ($4.99 for a two-pound bag)
• 3 generous spoonfuls of Fleur de Sel caramel sauce ($3.99)
• 4 graham cracker squares, crushed ($3.49)
• 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped ($3.29)
• Organic ground cinnamon, for dusting ($1.99)

Total: $17.75

Directions:

1. Arrange apple slices on a serving dish in a circular formation. Make sure the slices are slightly overlapping.
2. Drizzle caramel over the apples.
3. Garnish with crushed graham crackers and peanuts on top. Dust with cinnamon and serve.

Salty Maple Cold Foam

Instead of going to Starbucks, try this salty maple cold foam recipe on your next coffee at home. According to Trader Joe’s, it’s also great on French toast, mixed into yogurt or on a cheese board. This recipe serves one and takes five minutes to make.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream ($4.99)
• 1 tablespoon whole milk ($5.99)
• 2 teaspoons organic maple butter ($5.49)
• 1-2 cranks sea salt ($1.99)

Total: $18.46

Directions:

1. In a tall glass or mug, add heavy cream, whole milk and maple butter. Stir.
2. Use a milk frother or whisk to aerate the mixture until it has thickened and becomes foamy for about one minute. Alternatively, add the mixture to a jar with a lid and shake for about three minutes.
3. Top with sea salt.
4. Place a spoon (curved side up) over your cup of coffee, resting the tip of the spoon on the inner wall of the mug or glass just above the coffee. Pour the foam over the back of the spoon to create a thick, even layer of foam.

Disclaimer: Prices and availability accurate as of Nov. 2, 2025 and subject to change.

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