McDonald’s is bringing back a dessert that nostalgic customers have been asking to see again for decades. The fast-food chain announced that its fried apple pie will return to participating restaurants nationwide on June 23 for a limited time as part of celebrations surrounding America’s 250th birthday.
A Classic Dessert Returns
The dessert features apple filling made with American-grown apples wrapped inside a fried, flaky crust. The pie first appeared on McDonald’s menu in 1968 after Tennessee franchise owner Litton Cochran developed the recipe. It remained a staple for decades before most U.S. restaurants switched to a baked version in 1992 amid growing concerns about fat and cholesterol consumption.
The fried pie never completely vanished, remaining available in Hawaii and select international markets even after most U.S. restaurants transitioned to the baked version. To mark the dessert’s return, McDonald’s plans to unveil a 35-foot fried apple pie display along Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, near the company’s Chicago-area headquarters.
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