What does the cryptic crossword clue "Instead of proposed refund it swapped bad apples (14)" mean?

The definition is "bad apples". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FOR (synonym="instead of") + BID (synonym="proposed") + REFUND (synonym="REFUND") + IT (synonym="IT") = FORBIDDENFRUIT; definition: "apples" The answer is FORBIDDENFRUIT.

Instead of proposed refund it swapped bad apples (14)

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