Mother and Mom's Apple Dumplings

• "2 cups peeled, pared and sliced tart apples (or 1 16 oz. can apple slices)"
• 1 pkg. pie crust mix (for two pies)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 t cloves
• 1 t cinnamon
• 1/2 t nutmeg
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 c flour

"Prepare pie crust sticks as directed. Roll out into 8 equal squares. Place two T apple slices on each and fold up each corner. Place in greased baking pan and dot with butter. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. (For fresh apples, bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes). While cooling, prepare cinnamon sauce. Mix sugar, spices and flour together and gradually stir in milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Spoon warm sauce over dumplings and top with Cool Whip or fresh whipped cream."