# McDonald's Fried Apple Pie Returns

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Podcast: [Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7842429)
Published: 2026-06-16T15:40:31+00:00
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McDonald’s is reviving its iconic 1968 fried apple pie for a limited time starting June 23rd, sparking nostalgia and fan frenzy — part of a patriotic fast-food celebration with Burger King, Sonic, and Hardee’s dropping retro treats too. The original fried version, born in Tennessee and once wrapped in cardboard, was replaced by baked pies in ‘92 due to health trends, but now fans are rallying to bring back the crispy, calorie-packed classic — while McDonald’s still uses 170 million American apples annually. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/93a972e14551c07f

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