McDonald’s Grumble Pie Price, Nutrition & Allergens Guide 2026
£2.59 | 283 Cal
You’re standing at the McDonald’s counter and you spot a pie you’ve never tried before. It’s called the Grumble Pie, and the smell alone makes you want to order one. McDonald’s prices shift a little by location, so a pie that costs one thing at your local branch might be a few pence different across town.
If you’re wondering about the current McDonald’s Grumble Pie price, here’s the quick breakdown, along with the full nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens, and how it compares to other McDonald’s desserts. Updated for September 2026.
Grumble Pie Price and Calories
|
Item |
Price |
Calories |
|---|---|---|
|
Grumble Pie |
£2.59 |
283 kcal |
The McDonald’s Grumble Pie price sits around £2.59 at most UK branches, though a few locations list it closer to £2.39. Prices vary by restaurant, region, and whether you order in-app or at the counter, so it’s worth checking the McDonald’s App before you order.
Quick Tip: The Grumble Pie is a limited-time item tied to McDonald’s festive Grinched Menu. If you love it, don’t wait too long once the season ends, it disappears from the full McDonald’s Menu UK until next year.
What is McDonald’s Grumble Pie?
The McDonald’s Grumble Pie is a seasonal dessert sold during the festive period as part of the Grinched Menu. It’s a handheld pie with a crisp pastry shell, filled with spiced apple, cranberry pieces, and a smooth custard filling.
McDonald’s bakes the pastry until it turns golden, so you get a warm, flaky outside with a soft, fruity, custard-flavoured centre. It’s meant to be eaten warm, straight after ordering, as a sweet finish to a meal or a snack on its own.
Because it’s a limited-time item, availability depends on your local restaurant and how far along the festive season is. Some branches sell out of seasonal items faster than others, especially closer to Christmas.
What’s Inside a Grumble Pie? (Full Ingredients)
Here’s what goes into a Grumble Pie:
- Wheat flour (the pastry base)
- Spiced apple and cranberry filling
- Custard filling
- Palm oil and rapeseed oil
- Sugar and invert sugar syrup
- Water
- Maize starch
- Salt
- Colours and flavourings
- Acidity regulators and stabilisers
Nutritional Information
|
Nutrient |
Per Portion |
%RI (Adult) |
|---|---|---|
|
Calories |
283 kcal |
14% |
|
Energy |
1180 kJ |
14% |
|
Protein |
2.5 g |
5% |
|
Fat |
18 g |
26% |
|
Saturates |
3.6 g |
18% |
|
Carbohydrates |
28 g |
11% |
|
Sugars |
6.4 g |
7% |
|
Fibre |
0.9 g |
– |
|
Salt |
0.32 g |
5% |
The Grumble Pie calories sit in the middle of the pack for a McDonald’s dessert. The main thing to watch is the fat content at 18g, which comes mostly from the pastry and custard rather than the fruit filling.
Pro Tip: If you’re tracking calories for the day, pair the Grumble Pie with a black coffee or an unsweetened tea instead of a milkshake it keeps the whole treat under 350 calories total.
Allergens
|
Allergen |
Present? |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Wheat / Gluten |
Yes |
Used in the pastry shell |
|
Milk |
Yes |
Present in the custard filling |
|
Oats / Barley |
May contain traces |
Possible cross-contact from shared kitchen equipment |
|
Nuts |
Not an ingredient |
Cross-contact is possible, as with most McDonald’s bakery items |
Always double-check with staff or the McDonald’s UK allergen guide if you’re ordering for someone with a serious allergy recipes and kitchen setups can change between locations.
Grumble Pie vs Other McDonald’s Desserts
|
Dessert |
Price |
Calories |
Protein |
Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Grumble Pie |
£2.59 |
283 kcal |
2.5 g |
18 g |
|
Apple Pie |
£1.59 |
228 kcal |
2.0 g |
11 g |
|
Chocolate Muffin |
£1.69 |
449 kcal |
6.6 g |
19 g |
|
Triple Chocolate Cookie |
£1.49 |
210 kcal |
2.8 g |
10 g |
The Grumble Pie costs more than the standard Apple Pie and packs more calories and fat, mostly because of the custard filling. If you want something lighter, the classic Apple Pie or Triple Chocolate Cookie are the better choices. If you want the fullest, most festive flavour, the Grumble Pie is the one to go for just treat it as an occasional dessert rather than an everyday one.
Check the full McDonald’s Desserts Menu UK for other seasonal and permanent sweet options.
How to Save Money on the Grumble Pie
You don’t have to pay full price every time. A few easy ways to bring the cost down:
- MyMcDonald’s Rewards — earn points on every order and redeem them for free desserts, including the Grumble Pie when it’s part of the rewards list.
- App-only deals — McDonald’s regularly rotates dessert discounts through the app, so check before you order rather than at the till.
- Bundle it — adding a dessert to a meal deal is often cheaper than buying the pie separately later.
About the Grumble Pie
The Grumble Pie is one of McDonald’s UK’s newer festive additions, launched as part of the Grinched Menu that ties into the seasonal Grinch-themed campaign each Christmas period. Unlike the classic Apple Pie, which stays on the menu all year, the Grumble Pie brings a spiced apple, cranberry, and custard twist that only shows up for a few weeks each winter which is a big part of why it’s become a talking point among regulars during the festive season.
Part of the Grinch Menu
Joined items like the Frozen Grinch Lemonade and Mischief McFlurry. (McDonald’s Newsroom,) Released in late November 2025 in the UK.
FAQs
Conclusion
The McDonald’s Grumble Pie is a festive, fruit-and-custard dessert that costs around £2.59 and comes in at 283 calories. It’s a bit richer than the standard Apple Pie, but that’s the trade-off for the extra custard and cranberry flavour. Whether you’re on a budget or just treating yourself, it’s a solid seasonal pick just remember prices and availability can shift by location, so check the McDonald’s App before you head out.
