Apple Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup, packed, brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored and cut into 1/4inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 4 ounces (1 cup) pecans, chopped
• 1 to 2 tablespoons regular sugar