Balsamic Figs and Cinnamon Pancakes

Balsamic figs is the magic ingredient in this recepi. If figs are not in season, feel free to use any fruits you desire. Peaches and nectarines works well for this recepi. I have a pint of figs in my fridge and a unopened bottle of balsamic vinegar which made me to come up with this magnificient combo for my morning breakfast pancake.

The key to the fluffiest pancake is not to over mixed. Little lumps here and there is okay. Over mixing the pancake batter will flatten the pancake from rising. The sweet smell of cinnamon aare simply irresistible and my whole house smells wonderful. The balsamic roasted figs bursting with flavour and the pancakes are super spongy and fluffy. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and enjoy the wholesome goodness breakfast.

Ingredients

1 cup plain flour
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp granulated white sugar
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp soda bicarbonate
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 tbsp melted butter
Pinch of salt
3-4 tbsp butter for frying

For The Balsamic Figs

6-7 figs,wash and halved
2 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp butter
Pinch of salt

Methods

For The Balsamic Figs

Preheat oven at 180'c or

In a bowl add the honey,balsamic vinegar,butter and salt. Add the halved figs and tossed well.

Place the figs cut side up on a baking tray and bake for 20-22 minutes.

For the Pancakes

In a bowl, sieve together flour,salt,baking powder,soda bicarbonate and cinnamon powder. Set aside.

In another bowl, whisk egg,sugar,milk,melted butter and vanilla

Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix till combined.


Heat frying pan and add a knob of butter for frying the pancakes. Using a laddle, drop a laddle full of the pancake into the frying pan and cook for 1 minute or till the batter dries up on the edge of the pancake.

Flip and cook for another 1 minute or till the edges become crisp. Remove from pan.

Arrange on serving plate and top with baked balsamic figs and drizzle with honey or maple syrup

Notes

• Do not over mix the batter this is to avoid getting a flat pancake