McDonald’s is bringing back its fried apple pie to restaurants across the United States for the country’s 250th birthday. Multiple outlets report the item is returning for a limited time beginning June 23. The promotion revives a menu item that has been off the regular lineup for decades: reports say the fried version last appeared in 1992, when it was replaced by a baked apple pie. Several sources describe the return as a response to customer requests and as part of broader fast-food commemorations for the semiquincentennial, alongside other patriotic-themed offerings. Fortune also notes McDonald’s use of large volumes of American-grown apples in the U.S., placing the dessert in the context of domestic apple sourcing, though the reporting ties the return specifically to the anniversary date. One outlet additionally says McDonald’s supports the rollout with a large promotional structure, including a roadside-style monument, as part of the in-store and marketing push. Overall, the sources agree on the key details: the June 23 start date, limited availability, and the return of the fried apple pie after more than 30 years.