Swap your old tough lemon squeezer for his two-in-one juicer that has a lid for small citrus fruits – great for serving traditional lemon juice with your pancakes – but also a large juicer for making orange juice. Adopting premium food grade stainless steel material, it is non-sticky and high temperature resistant. A good, multipurpose non-stick frying pan will generally do the job when it comes to pancake making, however the non-stick element is really important.

Icing sugar can be sprinkled for an even lemon-sugar combination or dust on top of berries and cream for a weekend brunch showstopper. It goes in the oven up to 170C and this is helpfully marked on the base of the pan, in case you forget after you’ve disposed of the packaging.

Cook the pikelets over a low heat, without turning for 3–4 minutes, or until the bubbles have burst all over the top leaving crumpet-like holes, there is no wet batter remaining on the top and the underside of each pikelet is golden-brown.

Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and allow to spread to 8cm/3¼in in diameter. Neatly stacked inside are a sieve (handy for ensuring there are no lumps in your flour), measuring cups and a strainer.

This isn’t the pan for you if you think Pancake Day isn’t complete without an exciting and potentially risky flip of the pancake. Washing up afterwards was very quick, apart from a few scraps of pancake that got caught around the steel rivets inside. We looked for a handle that was comfortable, didn’t get too hot and could be easily gripped – rubber or plastic handles work well on this front.

A good non-stick pan is an absolute essential, but true pancake aficionados may wish to go one better and invest in a specialist pancake pan. Away from Pancake Day, they're also great for filling up with olive oil for easily adding when cooking.The pan is ceramic, so it is slightly heavier than others which may be a consideration if you toss your pancakes rather than flipping them over with a spatula. Made of food grade stainless steel, they are not easily deformed or damaged so you can keep it for time use.

This delicious treat is perfect for fall weather when it's getting chilly outside, and apples are still in full season. We looked for a PFOA-free coating and discounted any pans that omitted an unpleasant chemical smell, even after being washed several times. Sporting impressive eco credentials, the Kuhn Rikon New Life frying pan is made from recycled aluminium cans from Europe.Most importantly, it’s simple to use – our crêpe came away cleanly from the sides and flipped very easily. Using a large spoon, gently fold the mixture over a couple of times to knock the larger air bubbles out. STEP 1: Prepare the pancake batter first, as it will need to rest for a while before you start dipping the apple rings into it. If you’ll be using this pan frequently, opting for a material like reinforced cast metal should ensure longevity. TIP: For more festive occasions, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce.