Disclosure: I am a brand ambassador for McDonald’s. I am compensated for this post on McDonald’s Apple Pies.

Who doesn’t like apple pie? And who doesn’t like to treat themselves to McDonald’s Apple Pies? Occasionally, the craving just hits. And apples and cinnamon sandwiched between flaky layers of crust beckon.

I remember when I was in college, I craved a McDonald’s Apple Pie right in the middle of late night studies. Unable to resist, I often drove the three or four miles to McDonald’s. I often got two – just in case the craving monster wasn’t satisfied with just one. From then on, I was hooked.

According to MSN, the Apple Pie was the first dessert to be added onto the menu at McDonald’s in 1968. For many years, the dessert was in fried form. In 1992, the fried dessert was converted to a baked pie to meet the healthier way of eating that many had adapted to by the early 1990s.

Also, McDonald’s offers seasonal pies. Around the holidays, you can often find its popular Holiday Pie. 

National Pie Day with McDonald’s Apple Pies – January 23

National Pie Day on January 23 is the perfect day to treat yourself, your family, your friends, and your coworkers with individual McDonald’s Apple Pies!

Well, I decided to do just that for my own coworkers at the school where I teach. You can see the pictures and the printable I made below. 

National Pi Day with McDonald’s Apple Pies – March 14

Some of my coworkers – especially the math teachers – celebrate National Pi Day on March 14. And even a non math person like myself enjoys a slice on that day. I mean if we must celebrate math, we should do it with some yummy dessert. Haha…I’m kidding, math teacher friends!

Kind of.

Pie Party in the Teachers’ Lounge

The McDonald’s Apple Pies are perfect for sharing with a group whether it be National Pie Day or National Pi Day because the pies are essentially mess free. There is no need to worry about finding a knife or a pie slicer in the teachers’ lounge or office break room. If someone wants his pie warmed up later in the day, all he has to do it pop it in the microwave for a few seconds.

And, just like that, it is a pie party in the teacher’s lounge!

For sake of variety, I also brought some of the seasonal Cherries ‘N Cream pies – which are also delicious! 

Like most teachers’ lounge food, the pies didn’t last long.

Truly, little treats like this are a good moral booster for sluggish coworkers on a sleepy morning or a long afternoon.

Free Printables for National Pi Day and National Pie Day

Also, because you love your coworkers so much, and I love you so much, I am sharing the link to the “Just Eat Pie” printable right here. It is in PDF form so it will print to regular copy paper. Just pop it into an 8×10 frame, and you are ready to go!

Update: I made two additional printables for you to choose. One is for National Pie Day and the other is for National Pi Day.

Did you know that you can get two McDonald’s Apple Pies for little more than $1? Talk about a sweet deal!

Supposedly, some select locations around the country are now offering fried versions of the pies again.

Well, whom are you treating for National Pie Day? National Pi Day?

Of course, be sure to check out some of my other ideas for teacher fun – like our hummus pinwheel making party and teachers night out!