1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. apple pie or pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. salt
1 beaten egg
3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. cooking oil
1/3 c. chopped pecans
2 tbsp. sugar

In mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt. Make a well in center. Combine egg, milk, oil, and all at once to flour mixture. Stir until moistened. Lightly grease muffin cups or line with paper baking cups. Spoon a rounded tablespoon batter in each muffin cup. Tap each with a rounded teaspoon apple butter and then with rest of batter. Mix sugar and nuts. Sprinkle on top of batter. Bake 20 minutes in 400 degree oven. Makes 12 muffins.