Palmer's Pecan Popovers

Recipe is taken from my America's Best Recipes cookbook. The recipe states that they are light and airy on the inside and crispy on the outside -- the addition of the pecans sound wonderful! The recipe also recommends serving these popovers with honey butter (recipe included).

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 6 popovers

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  plus 2 tbsp. butter, softened
• 1⁄4 cup  plus 2 tbsp. honey
• 3⁄4 teaspoon  grated lemon rind
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup milk
• 2  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup pecans, finely chopped

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients, stir well, and chill. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; beat with a wire whisk just until smooth. Stir in pecans. Pour batter evenly into six (6-oz) greased custard cups. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately with chilled butter.