Pumpkin Muffins with Nutty Topping

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 cups (525 ml) all-purpose flour
• 2-1/2 tsp (12.5 ml) baking powder
• 2 tsp (10 ml) pumpkin-pie spice
• 3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt
• 1 cup (225 ml) milk
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) solid-pack pumpkin (not pumpkin-pie mix)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) packed dark brown sugar
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) margarine or butter (1/2 stick), melted
• 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) pecans, toasted and chopped