Pikelets with pear jam

1.For jam, combine ingredients and 1 tbsp water in a large frying pan, over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and simmer until pears are tender and mixture thickens (15-20 minutes).

2.Meanwhile, combine flour and icing sugar in a bowl. Whisk together yolks and buttermilk in a separate bowl, then whisk into flour mixture. Whisk eggwhites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form, then fold into batter.

3.Brush a large frying pan over medium heat with oil, add a dot of butter, then drop tablespoonfuls of batter into pan and cook until bubbles form on tops and bases are golden (2-3 minutes). Turn over and cook until golden (1-2 minutes). Keep warm and repeat with remaining oil, butter and batter. Serve with jam and cream.