The Tolman Sweet is a classic heirloom apple that’s been cherished for generations for its balanced sweetness, hint of tartness, and reliable harvests. Known for its pale green-yellow skin and distinctive sweet flavor, it’s one of the few apples prized both for baking and fresh eating.
Its dense texture makes it ideal for baked apples, pies, or slow-cooked apple butter, holding its shape beautifully while releasing a mellow, old-fashioned sweetness. The Tolman Sweet is also an excellent keeper, maintaining its flavor and texture well into winter.
Flavor & Texture: Mildly sweet with a light tart finish; firm and fine-grained.
Best For: Baking, apple butter, and fresh eating.
Color: Greenish-yellow with subtle russeting.
Availability: Early–Mid October.