Description
Swaar is a large, slightly conical green apple with a yellow blush and some russeting. Its light yellow flesh is crisp, sweet, and moderately juicy. Swaar is considered better for fresh eating than cooking.
Discovered: 1804, Hudson River Valley, New York
Parentage: Unknown
Harvest: None
History
Swaar was discovered by Dutch settlers in New York’s Hudson River Valley and was first cited in 1804 (its Dutch name refers to its size and weight).