McDonald’s Is Bringing Back Something That’s Been Missing from Menus Since the ’90s

There are many elusive fast-food items that pop up on menus every once in a while. Taco Bell finally made the Mexican pizza a permanent item and KFC brought back potato wedges after a multi-year hiatus. McDonald’s trots out the McRib and Shamrock Shakes seasonally so they can maintain their aura of mystery and die-hard fan base.
But dare I say that McDonald’s has an even more mysterious item? Something that hasn’t been available to order for thirty years is making a big return this summer, and I have all the details. We’re celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this year, and one thing might be the most patriotic dessert in the country.
**What is the mystery menu item?**
McDonald’s is bringing back the Fried Apple Pie. I know! This is a move that even I didn’t see coming, and I follow McDonald’s menu drops like it’s my job (mostly because it is my job).
For the uninitiated, the Fried Apple Pie is a deep-fried version of the chain’s famous Apple Pie. It has a crispy, bubbly exterior crust that perfectly complements the gooey apple cinnamon filling inside. What I find the most interesting about the Fried Apple Pie, however, is its backstory.