1 slightly beaten egg
2/3 c. orange juice
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. oil
2 c. packaged biscuit mix
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. cherry preserves

In a mixing bowl, combine egg, orange juice, sugar and oil. Add biscuit mix and beat vigorously for 30 seconds. Stir in nuts. Grease or paper line 12 muffin pans. Fill pans 1/3 full. Top each with 2 teaspoons cherry preserves. Cover with remaining batter until 2/3 full. Sprinkle with SPICY TOPPING (Recipe following).

Bake in 400°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Makes 12 muffins.

SPICY TOPPING:

Combine 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on muffins before baking.