Why are McDonald's apple pies so good?

Phenomenal Filling
Many pie fillings are made with a processed thickening agent that keeps the filling jelly-like and in place. But McDonald's uses a dehydrated apple powder. The powder not only thickens the filling, but it also adds that extra apple taste that you love.
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Are McDonald apple pies good?

The crust is crispy, light and tasty. This gets 6 out of 10 apples from me. Content Producer Chris Sims: The chewy, almost rubbery, apples crammed into a crust smorgasbord with little filling left something to be desired compared to the original. 4.5 stars out of 10.
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Is McDonalds Apple Pie real apple?

McDonald's Baked Apple Pie recipe features 100% American-grown apples, and a lattice crust baked to perfection and topped with sprinkled sugar. There are 230 calories in McDonald's apple pie. Pair it with a Hot Caramel Sundae for your own twist on Apple Pie A-La-Mode!
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Are McDonald's apple pies baked or fried?

McDonald's decides to replace its traditional fried pie with a baked version, causing some upheaval among its fan base. The chain also adds a baked cherry pie.
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Are McDonald's apple pies really potatoes?

Does McDonalds put potatos in their Apple Pie? ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Not according to the listing of ingredients at their website, unless some of those Greek words mean “potato.” The starch product in the delectable crust is based on wheat and the thickener in the apple filling is corn starch.
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Are Mcdonalds apple pies frozen?

Even though you might think the pastries come frozen, the chain assures on its website that its apple pies are baked fresh every day.
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Does Mcdonalds apple pie contain pork?

The piping-hot dessert pocket is stuffed with real apples, palm oil, high-fructose corn syrup, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, something called “apple powder,” and a bunch of other miscellany, but it does not, in fact, contain a single animal product. That's right -- no butter, no lard, no upset celebrity activists.
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Why did Mcdonalds change their apple pies?

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But if you've gone to the Golden Arches recently and noticed that the apple pie just wasn't the same, you aren't imagining things. McDonald's changed its apple pie recipe in 2018 to make the dessert a bit healthier, much to fans' chagrin.
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Who makes McDonald's apple pie?

Bama Companies produces more than 2 million pies per day as McDonald's exclusive pie supplier. Bama recently showcased its 50-year-plus partnership with the fast-food megachain by inviting the media to view how it manufactures the company's reformulated pastry.
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Did McDonald's remove the 2020 apple pie?

Apple pie is still on the menu at McDonald's, but the recipe changed in 2018, and it's never been the same. Just be sure to stay away from these 10 Worst Menu Items at McDonald's.
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What kind of apples does McDonalds use?

“With the current sliced apple products sold at McDonald's, they use a lot of Gala and Empire apples, which we grow a lot of here in New York,” Gregg said. Todd Fryhover, president of the Washington Apple Commission (WAC), said the apples would have to come from U.S. growers.
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Is McDonald apple pie vegan?

Fortunately, the McDonald's baked apple pie is vegan! As reported by Thrillest, the tasty and very popular menu item does not contain milk, butter, or any meat. That means it's both vegan and vegetarian.
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Why doesn't McDonald's fry their apple pies?

Up until 1992, McDonald's apple pies were deep-fried, not baked. The chain switched the recipe because consumers were getting more worried about healthy eating, and fried meant fattier.
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Is apple pie healthy?

Among Americans' favorite pies are actually some of the healthiest, with good old apple pie topping the list. Apples are high in important nutrients and are full of flavor, which means they may require less sugar than other fillings.
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Is there egg in Mcdonalds apple pie?

Do the Filet-o-Fish® or apples pies contain egg? The Filet-o-Fish® does contain eggs as an ingredient due to the Tartare Sauce, but the Apple Pie does not. .
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How long do Mcdonalds apple pies last?

Refrigerated: In an airtight container in the fridge, McDonald's apple pies stay fresh for two days. Frozen: McDonald's apple pies frozen and stored in airtight ziplocked bags last 3 to 4 months in the freezer.
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Where do McDonald's apple pies come from?

Where are McDonald's pies made? For more than 50 years, all the pies sold in US McDonald's have been made exclusively at Bama Companies in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Did McDonalds ever fry their apple pies?

Up until 1992, McDonald's apple pies were deep-fried, not baked. The chain switched the recipe because consumers were getting more worried about healthy eating. But in this case, the taste was arguably sacrificed in the name of health.
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Is there cinnamon in McDonalds apple pie?

According to the chain, its new apple pie is made with fewer ingredients, consisting of mainly sugar, sliced instead of diced apples and an added touch of cinnamon.
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Why did Burger King discontinue apple pies?

“Burger King restaurants will no longer be offering the apple pie as part of our dessert menu since our supplier is no longer producing the product," a company spokesperson said. RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. It appears the pies were taken down from a number of locations' online menus. Yahoo!
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Can dogs have McDonald's apple pie?

If the apple pie is a typical recipe containing sugar, cinnamon, and apples, your dog should survive without any problems. All of the typical ingredients in apple pie are safe for dogs in the amounts used in most recipes. In fact, apples themselves can be a healthy treat to share with your pet.
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Is anything vegan at mcdonalds?

There are currently no vegan sandwiches, wraps, or breakfast items available on US menus. To add insult to injury, US McDonald's locations still include “Natural Beef Flavor [Wheat and Milk Derivatives]” in their French Fries even though the rest of world's McDonald's fries are vegan.
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Are McDonald's fries vegan?

Unfortunately NOT Vegan at McDonald's (in the US):

French Fries (contain “Natural Beef Flavor [Wheat and Milk Derivatives]” and are fried in beef fat) Hash Browns (contain milk and fried in beef fat)
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