You can always count on this recipe—it’s the first thing people finish at gatherings

Instructions

1. Preheat and Grease: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Prepare Apples: In a bowl, mix the cubed apples with brown sugar and cinnamon, then set aside.
3. Cream Mixture: In another bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
4. Combine Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the flour and baking soda into the creamed mixture, followed by the milk, until the batter achieves a uniform consistency.
5. Incorporate Apples: Gently fold the apple mixture into the batter.
6. Transfer and Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top, and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Prepare Glaze: While the bread bakes, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to create the glaze.
8. Glaze and Serve: Once baked, cool the bread slightly in the pan before drizzling it with the prepared glaze. Allow it to cool a bit more before slicing and serving, ensuring each bite envelops you in the warm embrace of apple and cinnamon flavors.