Vanilla Bean Pancakes with Maple Butter Pears

INGREDIENTS

• ½-3/4 cup milk
• 1 vanilla bean
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon nut oil
• Pears:
• 1 large pear
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
• cinnamon to top