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McDonald's fried apple pie returns nationwide for a limited time in June
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- McDonald's is bringing back its fried apple pie nationwide on June 23 for a limited time to celebrate America's 250th birthday, featuring apple filling made with American-grown apples inside a fried, flaky crust.
- The fried apple pie was first introduced in 1968 and remained popular until most U.S. locations switched to a baked version in 1992 due to health concerns, though it stayed available in Hawaii and some international markets.
- To commemorate the return, McDonald's will display a 35-foot fried apple pie along Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, through July 4 near its Chicago-area headquarters.
- The announcement has sparked excitement and nostalgia online, with fans hoping the limited-time offer could lead to a permanent return, while some debate whether the new pies will match the original recipe.
- McDonald's has not provided further comment beyond the initial announcement.
