Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt into a large bowl

Make a well in the centre and add the milk, egg and maple syrup.

Mix well until a smooth batter is formed.

Add the melted butter and stir well.

Heat the oil in a frying pan.

Drop a tablespoon of batter into the pan for each pancake. Cook for about three minutes then flip and cook the other side. The pancakes should be golden.

Place on a warm plate while the pears are prepared.