This is the Woolworths Indulgent Hot Cross Buns Apple & Cinnamon, made with Australian Pink Lady apples (18%), cinnamon chips (9%), and ground cinnamon (0.5%).

Each pack contained four buns, each measuring approximately 6 × 6 × 5 cm. They presented with an off-white beige crumb, a lightly golden-brown top, and a white cross, releasing a gentle, sweet cinnamon aroma.

After heating in the microwave (15 seconds for one bun, or 20 seconds for two), the white cross offered a mild chew, while the bun itself was notably soft and tender, with a well-judged moisture level that avoided any gumminess. Cinnamon was lightly worked through the dough, giving warmth without dominance. The cinnamon chips delivered distinct bursts of sweet cinnamon flavour, clearly defined and free from bitterness, closely resembling those used in Woolworths’ Cinnabon-style buns. The Pink Lady apple pieces added a soft chew and restrained fruity acidity, balancing the sweetness of the chips and lending freshness.

In practical terms, this bun was near-identical to Aldi’s equivalent Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Bun, including matching percentages of apple and cinnamon chips. The primary differences lay in texture and flavour emphasis: the Woolworths bun was marginally more tender and airy, with a lighter crumb colour and a slightly milder cinnamon presence in the dough.

Overall, an excellent supermarket hot cross bun, almost interchangeable with Aldi’s version, though this one edges ahead slightly on softness and balance.

This Woolworths Indulgent Hot Cross Buns Apple & Cinnamon contained 300 g. It was produced in Australia and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.