The $2.49 Trader Joe's Dessert So Good It Tastes Homemade

Apple desserts rank high on my list of favorites. I grew up enjoying my grandmother’s apple cake, my mom’s baked cinnamon apples, and my aunt’s delicious apple pie. So you can imagine my excitement when I went to college and sampled my first apple dumpling.

It was served warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it was the best dessert served on campus. My college days are long behind me, but thanks to Trader Joe’s, I can grab a box of Apple Blossoms and experience the same joy.

What Are Trader Joe’s Apple Blossoms?

Apple Blossoms are nestled among the many delicious items in the Trader Joe's freezer aisle. They come in a two-pack box that, at less than $2.50, is an absolute steal. As an added bonus, each blossom comes individually wrapped, so if your “dessert party” is a table of one, you can save the other for another day.

Apple Blossoms are like “little apple pies, with the crust folded over to look like a blossom,” according to Trader Joe’s. “They’re made with Northern Spy apples which have the firm texture of a Granny Smith, and the sweetness of a Macintosh.”

After unwrapping and baking (they can also be microwaved or air-fried) at 350°F for 15 minutes, you’re treated to a dessert that’s so good, it could be mistaken for something homemade. To me, the blossoms are a delightful mash-up of a double-crust apple pie and a crumble-topped apple crisp. In other words, it’s all that’s right about apple desserts.

How I Enjoy Trader Joe’s Apple Blossoms

The obvious and classic choice for enjoying these apple blossoms is with scoops of vanilla ice cream. A dollop of whipped cream is also lovely, especially when paired with a drizzle of caramel sauce. I’ve also enjoyed the dessert served with just a splash of heavy cream. For an extra hit of flavor, I’ll sometimes add a sprinkle of sea salt and a dash of freshly grated cinnamon.

If you love apple desserts as much as I do and are craving something that tastes homemade, then Trader Joe’s Apple Blossoms are worth a try. Skip the microwave when heating, and instead bake or air-fry for best results.

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