California Fig and Ricotta Pancakes with Fig Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped California Dried Golden or Mission Figs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped California Dried Golden or Mission Figs
• 1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp liquid honey
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup ricotta cheese, divided
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 Tbsp butter (approx. as needed)