Key Facts

• McDonald’s original fried apple pie was first introduced in 1968 and mostly replaced by a baked version in 1992.
• The fried apple pie is returning starting June 23 at many U.S. McDonald’s locations for a limited time.
• The revival is linked to America’s 250th birthday celebrations.
• President Donald Trump has a longstanding connection to McDonald’s, including a 2002 commercial and serving it to guests during his presidency.
• The White House social media account shared a photo of President Trump with McDonald’s bags to promote the pie’s return.
• The fried apple pie’s return contrasts with Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, which promotes healthier lifestyles.
• The U.S. Oil & Gas Association humorously commented on the fried pie return, referencing petroleum jelly’s use for minor burns.
• The pie’s filling uses 100% American-grown apples and keeps the original fried crust recipe.