Aldi Just Brought Back the $2 Item Fans Are Grabbing by the Dozen

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Fall means apple season! Whether you're whipping up our top-rated apple dessert or swapping out your cucumber salad for an apple one, we're excited to welcome these autumn treats—and the cooler temps that come with them.

Food brands are embracing the season, too. Trader Joe's just brought back its fan-favorite apple cider donuts, and Cracker Barrel rolled out an entire apple-themed fall menu.

Aldi is also joining the fun, bringing back a beloved apple product perfect for bakers and cooks eager to usher in the season.

Aldi's Fried Apples Are Officially Back

I spotted the cans with the maroon and gold labels last week and grabbed half a dozen to kick things off. We use these fried apples for everything from fall-inspired desserts like crumbles and puffy casseroles to breakfast bonanzas of waffles and smoky bacon—or the classic pairing of apples with juicy pork chops.

Aldi Fried Apples are budget-friendly at just $2 for a 14.5-ounce can. They work in both sweet and savory recipes, and the earthy hint of cinnamon makes them a staple in our kitchen all season long.

Aldi fans have taken to social media to share how they’re using the apples for everything from muffins to breakfast oatmeal, to top French toast, to hearty, fall-flavored dinners. These fried apples might just become your go-to shortcut for baking season.

How to Use Aldi's Fried Apples in Recipes

What do canned fried apples taste like? Think apple pie filling for the texture but without the heavy syrup. I like how the more pronounced apple flavor helps control the level of sweetness in pies and pastries and holds up to savory meat dishes with robust herbs like rosemary sprigs.

Recently, an Aldi fan sparked a lively Facebook discussion about using fried apples as the base for a dump cake—a popular food trend on social media. “Just like the name, dump a few cans of pie filling, dump a dry cake mix over and slice a stick of butter into pats and dot over the top. Bake for about 30 minutes until bubbly!”

Personally, I love using Aldi's Baker's Corner Fried Apples for an easy, warm apple cinnamon cake. I save some of the liquid from the can and heat it with unsalted butter for a delicious drizzling syrup.

Another fan shared a recipe for slow-cooked fried apples with sauerkraut and pork loin, cooked on High for three hours. She suggested serving it with mashed potatoes for a meal that sounds straight out of an Oktoberfest celebration.

If you want to fill your kitchen with the scent of seasonal baking, try this easy hack: combine Aldi’s Fried Apples with the store's apple bread mix for a quick apple treat. I’ve been experimenting with my new air fryer, and this combo was a hit with the family. The apples and their juices add moisture to the bread, and we like to sprinkle a mix of fine organic sugar and cinnamon on top before baking for a crunchy crust.

Fans of Fried Apples are ready for action now that they’re back on shelves. One user shared that her weekend plans included “buying a case of these!” Another wrote, “Thank God! I bought two cases last year and just used my last two cans for a Fried Apple Cinnamon Roll casserole. I was in a panic when my store didn’t have them. Next week, I’m buying three cases!”

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