The pan, which can be used on all hob types, was slower than average to heat up and it needs a bit of practice to get right.

Place a core cutter on top of the blossom end and press down to cut out the apple core and form a nice apple circle. Prestige makes a bold claim with their eco pan, claiming it is the world’s friendliest, plant-based, non-stick, good-for-you-and-the-planet pan. The edge of the pan is so shallow you couldn’t make crêpes too thick if you tried, so it helps you get lacy results every time. It will make you feel like you're running your own street food stall as you smooth batter around a pan (best for large pans with low edges), and is also handy for evenly spreading jam or chocolate spread as they melt.

If you're not quite confident enough to fully toss your pancake, you need a good flexible spatula to help you flip pancakes with ease. 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. Everybody knows that one of the best ways to show your love is through cooking – and with this bit of kit, there'll be no mistaking your feelings. Sunflower oil can also be used, or if you want the fried apples to smell amazing, try clarified butter.

Among our sample were a number of heavy duty, cast iron, skillet-style pans that had no non-stick coating. Not a must have for every home, but if you're getting technical and want a large, lacy-thin crepe, a crêpe spreader is a fun addition to your pancake repertoire. Icing sugar can be sprinkled for an even lemon-sugar combination or dust on top of berries and cream for a weekend brunch showstopper.These ring structures, as the name suggests, are good for eggs and even forming burgers on another day.

They’re particularly good if you like to cook with minimal oil – some of them barely need any at all. 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. Washing up afterwards was very quick, apart from a few scraps of pancake that got caught around the steel rivets inside. For the American style, the pan is roomy enough to cook four at a time while still easy to turn over. The shallow lip, double layer of non-stick and the light overall weight of its forged aluminium body combine to make flipping crêpes easy.

A year-round kitchen essential, this impressive set of mixing bowls will come in handy for all kinds of bakes. For those with a sweet tooth, I recommend dusting them with powdered sugar before serving, especially if you used tart apples!