Bacon Teff Pancakes With Sweet Potato And Pear Hash

1 medium (7 ounce) sweet potato, peeled and chopped (1 1/4 cups) ½ of a medium sweet onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon butter 2 medium pears or apples, cored and chopped (2 1/2 cups) 1 cup apple cider or apple juice ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon snipped fresh thyme