Fall Items to Buy at Costco

When I wrote the list about seasonal items at Costco (Navigating Seasonal Items at Costco), I was focused on nonedible items. However, Costco also changes its edible inventory based on the season. I’m sure it is no  surprise that fall is the time for pumpkin, apple, and cranberry items. These items are limited for the fall. I actually don’t tend to eat too many foods made from these ubiquitous fall ingredients. Therefore, I am less likely to actually look for or notice them in the stores than for items I enjoy more (e.g., chocolate!). Fortunately, I saw an article will focused on these fall flavors so that I can provide information that I would likely otherwise miss. 

10 Limited items for Fall

1. Pumpkin Pie

One of the most popular fall items at Costco is the pumpkin pie. Apparently, Costco sells millions of these pies every year. They are almost four pounds per pie and cost less than $6, making them a great deal.

I have actually never had pumpkin pie. My family generally went with apple crisp or pie for Thanksgiving. Actually, we often went very nontraditional and had “Jewish” desserts, including babka and black and white cookies (because they are not dairy and therefore permitted after the turkey).

2. Fresh Organic Cranberries

The article points out that, whereas one can buy canned and frozen cranberries all year, fresh cranberries are limited to the fall. Therefore, it is important to time fresh cranberry purchases in order to bake with them.

I don’t eat many items with cranberry. I like cranberry juice and the jelled cranberry sauce, and occasionally craisins. However, I don’t like them in baked goods and therefore have no reason to buy fresh berries.

3. Schwartz Brothers Bakery Cranberry Orange Scones

The article recommends these individually wrapped scones. Apparently, they taste good room temperature or heated.

I would definitely not buy this product as I do not like scones and do not like either oranges or cranberries in baked goods. I never understood why orange cranberry was a popular muffin flavor. When my family used to buy assorted muffins my dad often got one of those. How could anyone choose that over blueberry, lemon poppy, corn, or chocolate chip??? The article mentioned that oranges are a fall fruit. I was surprised to read that, as I think of them as an “all year” fruit. 

4. Califia Farms Pumpkin Spice Barista Oat Milk

The first pumpkin spice item on the list is this oat milk. The article points out the controversial nature of pumpkin spice and suggests this product for the pro-pumpkin spice crowd. It recommends using it to make homemade pumpkin spice latte. 

I have never had oatmilk. I definitely like the idea of pumpkin spice but I haven’t actually had many items with this spice mix because my family doesn’t like it so it is never around. 

5. Chicken Pot Pie

A fall entree on the list is chicken pies. They are suggested as an inexpensive way to enjoy a comforting dinner in colder weather. They are sold refrigerated and must be kept that way or frozen until baked. The article cautions that they can take a long time to cook through.

Before I became kosher, I used to like chicken pie. We did not eat it too often but it was a very comforting food. I think we bought the Mrs. Budd’s brand but sometimes my mom made it homemade. It certainly can be made kosher but I have not had it since, as I rarely eat meat.

6. Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Although most Costco muffins are available all year, these pumpkin streusel ones are seasonal. A recommendation to make them extra enjoyable is to warm them up and add some butter.

These muffins sound very good. I don’t think I have ever actually had a pumpkin spice muffin but, because I like zucchini bread so much, I think I would like them very much. I would also trust the Costco bakery to make them well. I’m addition, I love streusel topping. Although a pack would be a lot for just me, given how well the baked goods freeze (Best Costco Items to Freeze), it might be a good purchase to keep in the freezer for even non-pumpkin season. 

7. Rosemary Parmesan Cheese Loaf

The author mentions that this bread is not limited to the fall but is not always sold. Because fall is one of the times it is generally available, it is therefore a time to get it. 

Not for me but I have seen this bread recommended in several places. 

8. Celebrity Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese

Costco has a large selection of cheeses at all times and then adds some seasonal varieties. These cranberry cinnamon goat cheese logs are one pound each and can add color to cheese plates.

I have written about the cheese selection at Costco (“Strong” and “weak” sections of Costco) Most are not kosher but if the goat cheese were, I’d be tempted. When I went to France many years ago, one of my favorite things to eat was fresh baked bread with goat cheese. I think I had some almost every day. I would prefer it plain though.

9. Caramel Apple Mini Cakes

Another fall baked good is these mini cakes. They contain a buttery icing, a sliced apple topping, and a caramel drizzle. 

I love apples. I prefer them fresh but occasionally eat them in baked goods such as pie or a muffin. However, these cakes sound much too sweet to me.

10. Premier Protein Pumpkin Spice Shakes

The article points out that, for those eager to take full advantage of all of the available pumpkin spice items in the fall, Costco sells pumpkin spice protein shakes. The article claims that they are strong flavor of pumpkin and can be used as a regular protein shakes or added to iced coffee or smoothies.

Not a protein drink person but I imagine these are good variety for people who are basically limited to the usual flavors of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.

Will you be buying these fall treats? Any others you suggest?