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Pumpkin Pancakes

INGREDIENTS (Makes 12)

250g pumpkin flesh

25g sugar

2 eggs

50g self-raising flour

pinch of ground allspice

oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut the pumpkin into even-sized pieces and cook in boiling salted water for about 15 minutes until tender.
2. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a blender or food processor.
3. Add the sugar, egg, flour and allspice and work to a smooth puree.
4. Heat a little oil in a frying pan until smoking.
5. Add spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture, spacing them a little apart and fry over a moderate heat until golden.
6. Turn and cook the other side.
7. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper.
8. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

Serve warm, with honey.