Pumpkin Pancakes with Figs

Method

1. 1Steam pumpkin until tender. Mash or blend with cinnamon and nutmeg. This needs to be a puree consistency. Set aside.
2. 2Sift flour into a large bowl. Add milk, vanilla and egg and whisk until combined.
3. 3Add mashed pumpkin and mix well to combine. Place in fridge until ready to cook.
4. 4Preheat small non-stick fry pan and place figs and water, let simmer for 5 mins. Figs should start to soften. Turn over each fig and pour maple syrup over. Continue to simmer, liquid should start to reduce and thicken slightly. Turn heat down to very low and continue to simmer while making pancakes.
5. 5Preheat small non-stick frying pan. Place ¼ cup mixture in pan and cook on one side until bubbles rise then flip and cook other side until golden brown.
6. 6Place pancakes on plate and drizzle with figs.