Trader Joe’s Just Brought Back This Famous $3 Fall Snack

EAGAN, MN, USA - MARCH 7, 2024: Trader Joe's grocery store sign and trademark logo.
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Kettle corn is a classic fall delight. Whether you’re stuffing piles of it into your mouth at a local apple orchard or snuggling up to a bowl while watching a spooky movie, it’s arguably one of the most delicious snacks you can enjoy in autumn. Trader Joe’s just brought back a version of this treat, and shoppers are racing to their nearby store to grab a bag.

This maple and sea salt kettle corn is available at Trader Joe’s for $2.99 per seven-ounce bag. If you’ve never tried this snack before, you can expect to encounter a burst of sweet, buttery, and salty flavors. It’s ideal if you need a quick bite to bring to a bonfire, movie night, or Halloween party.

A few years ago, when this product was first released, shoppers wiped the bags off the shelves. And since then, people have been begging Trader Joe’s to bring the kettle corn back. In the post, one person commented, “Will this be back on the shelves anytime soon for the winter?! It was out for such a short time!!!” Another user called out, “I’m going tomorrow; I actually called ahead to hold a few bags because I can’t seem to get my hands on them this year. It’s sold out! And last year, I savored one bag I got, but I couldn’t get it again. It goes fast, and you have to wait a whole year! This is my favorite!”

If you head to Trader Joe’s and this maple and sea salt kettle corn isn’t available, luckily there are other snacks that might catch your attention, like TJ’s peanut butter and caramel-coated popcorn or the fall leaf corn tortilla chips, which pair deliciously with the roasted hatch chile and jalapeño cheese dip. 

Bottom line: If you’ve been eyeing the maple and sea salt kettle corn, you’ll want to head to the nearest location to stock up on a bag or two before they sell out for the season. That way, you can have them ready to eat during your most cozy fall adventures.

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