Trader Joe's has introduced a new seasonal item, Sliced Pumpkin Sourdough bread, which has quickly become a popular item among its shoppers. The bread, priced at $4.99, features pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, with a touch of sugar added to enhance the flavors.
Customers have taken to online forums, such as Reddit, to share their enthusiasm for the new product, with one user exclaiming, "Take my money." The bread is noted for having a flavor profile that is more spice-forward than overtly sweet, with some describing it as "kind of peppery."
While Trader Joe's suggests serving the bread toasted with salted butter, fans have proposed a variety of other preparations. Popular suggestions include using the bread as a base for French toast or topping it with apple butter. Some customers have already experimented with these ideas, reporting successful results with combinations like brown butter, pumpkin butter, and maple syrup.
In addition to the Sliced Pumpkin Sourdough, Trader Joe's has also restocked other fall favorites. These include Apple Cider Donuts, made by a family-owned bakery in western Massachusetts and priced under $6, and the Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake, available for $5.99. The donuts are described as having a moist, fluffy texture with a slightly tangy flavor due to real apple cider. The mini sheet cake, a returning seasonal item, features a spongy crumb flavored with pumpkin puree and warm spices, and comes with a lid for convenience.