2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
3 eggs, beaten with mixer only
3 c. flour
1/2 scant tsp. cinnamon
1/2 scant tsp. nutmeg
1/2 scant tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Mix the above ingredients well. Add 3 cups finely chopped apples and 1 cup crushed pecans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

GLAZE:

1 tsp. white Karo syrup
1/4 c. buttermilk
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. sugar
1/8 c. butter

Cook for 2 minutes.