Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°Fahrenheit. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Prep the Apples: In a medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with the lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon until evenly coated. Set aside.

Step 3

Make the Bread: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce the speed to low and blend in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, until smooth.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Before adding the second batch of dry ingredients, toss half of the apples in the flour mixture to coat. Then, gently mix everything until just combined.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Add the remaining apples on top.

Step 7

Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Step 8

Make the Glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk and the vanilla until smooth. Add more milk, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 9

Drizzle the glaze over the slightly warm or cooled bread. Set for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!