Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon; mix well to coat the apples. Set aside.
• In a stand mixer, beat granulated sugar and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add eggs, vanilla extract, and whole milk; mix on medium speed until fully incorporated.
• Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
• Remove bowl from mixer; fold in three-quarters of the apple mixture. Reserve the remaining apples for topping.
• Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
• Sprinkle the reserved apples evenly on top of the batter.
• Bake for 65-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with crumbs but no wet batter. The internal temperature should reach 200°F.
• Remove bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• To prepare glaze, whisk confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons whole milk, adding milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
• Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before serving.