Cinnamon-Spiced Nectarine Muffins

Cinnamon spices the muffins, optional chopped pecans add extra texture, and the cinnamon-sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups nectarines (or peaches, diced)

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 1/2 cups/7 ounces all-purpose flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter (melted)

1/4 cup milk

1 large egg

Optional: 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)

4 teaspoons sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon