In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in lard until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divided dough in half. Shape each into a disk;wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour or over night.

For filling; in a large bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Add apples and toss to coat; let stand for 1 hour to allow apples to release juices. Stirring occasionally.

Drain apples, reserving syrup. Place syrup and, if desired, Bourbon in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmered uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly and turn a medium Amber color; Remove from heat; and cool completely

Preheat oven to 400". Toss drained apples with flour and salt. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1/2 of dough to a 1/8-in thick circle; transfer to a 10-in cast-iron or other deep ovenproof skillet. Trim pastry even with rim. Add Apple mixture. Pour cooled syrup over top; dot with butter.

Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Brush milk over pastry; sprinkle with course sugar. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes

Reduce oven setting to 350". Bake 45-55 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on wire rack.