PUMPKIN and HONEY MUFFINS

1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 eggs 1/2 cup yoghurt 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree 1 tsp lemon rind

2 1/2 cups self-raising flour

1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 tsp mixed spice 1 Tbsp margarine 2 Tbsp sugar

Preheat oven to 350F, prepare pans. Blend the margarine, sugar and honey. Beat in the eggs, yoghurt, pumpkin and rind. Fold in the flour until just combined.

Spoon into pans and place a little of the topping on each muffin, press down very slightly. Bake for 20-25 mins taking care not to scorch the topping. Makes 12.

Variations: Pumpkin, Honey and Rosemary: Add 2-3 Tbsp of chopped fresh rosemary to the wet mix. Do not use the topping.