1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.

2

In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (through cinnamon).

3

In a small bowl, mix milk, butter, syrup and egg; stir into dry ingredients and mix just until moistened. Fold in apples.

4

Fill prepared muffin cups ¾-full. Top each with a pecan half. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.

5

For glaze, mix sugar and syrup; drizzle over cooled muffins.