McDonald's revives decades-old favorite for America 250 after years of customer requests
McDonald's is reintroducing its original fried apple pie at participating U.S. restaurants. The limited-time offer began June 23, 2026. The return coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
What changed
New reports specify the item had been absent from menus for 30 years.
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McDonald's brings back fried apple pie for America 250
confidence 90%McDonald's is reintroducing its original fried apple pie at participating U.S. restaurants. The limited-time offer began June 23, 2026. The return coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
What's confirmed:
- McDonald's is bringing back its original fried apple pie for a limited time starting June 23, 2026.
- The dessert is available at participating U.S. restaurants.
- The promotional return celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States.
Still unconfirmed:
- The fried apple pie returns after 30 years.
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McDonald's Revives Fried Apple Pie for America's 250th Birthday
confidence 90%McDonald's is bringing back its original fried apple pie for a limited time starting June 23. The return celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States. The dessert will be available at participating restaurants nationwide.
What's confirmed:
- McDonald's is bringing back the fried apple pie to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
- The item returns to participating U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.
- The company is introducing a 35-foot Fried Apple Pie as part of the birthday celebrations.
Still unconfirmed:
- The fried apple pie is returning after 34 years.
- The item is returning for the first time in 24 years.
- McDonald's uses over 170 million American-grown apples every year in the U.S.