preheat oven to 375°F

grease an 8-inch spring form pan. cut wax paper to fit and line the bottom of the pan

sift flour, salt, and ground cloves into a large bowl

cut in the butter until the mixture has the consistency of fine crumbs

peel, core, and slice the apples

add the apples and sugar to the flour mixture

stir in the eggs and enough milk to leave the dough stiff

turn the dough into the prepared pan. sprinkle with the remaining sugar

bake 45 minutes until crisp and golden in color