Peanut Butter Pretzel Popcorn

I'd like to consider myself a bit of a cinephile, a total homebody who's idea of a perfect night is spent on the sofa, curled up in front of a great film with a cat on my lap.  Those who follow me on Twitter probably already know that my genera of choice is horror, I was brought up on scary movies and it's an obsession that has only grown bigger with age. Now, if there's two things that go hand in hand, it's a great horror film and a overflowing bowl of popcorn.  It even works as something to hide behind if you're of the more squeamish natured.  Popcorn will protect you from Jason, I promise.

I always pop my own corn at home, store bought just doesn't cut the mustard with me. It never has the flavour punch I need, and don't even get me started on that awful sickly caramel number. Gross!  Not only is it super cheap to make your own popcorn but it's fast and the flavour combinations are endless.  One of my favourites is this peanut butter pretzel number. It's moreish, sweet and the pretzels add just enough crunch to stop you getting bored.  Perfect.

What is your favorite movie to enjoy with a big old bowl of popcorn? Any other horror addicts out there?

Peanut Butter Pretzel Popcorn

Ingredients:

• 60g popcorn kernels, popped in hot oil.
• 200g salted pretzels
• 150g honey
• 60g golden caster sugar
• 125g creamy peanut butter
• 1tsp vanilla extract
• 226g bag of mini Reeces peanut butter cups

Cooking Directions:

1. Place your popped popcorn and pretzels in a large bowl, mix them together and set aside.
2. Heat the honey, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large, heavy bottomed pan. Bring to the boil and allow to bubble for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through the peanut butter until melted and runny.
3. Pour the melted peanut butter mixture over the popcorn and stir to combine ensuring all of the kernels are covered. Stir through the Reeces Cups, season with a sprinkling of salt and serve.

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Ma'amite Popcorn

I'm a sucker for pretty packaging and with the Queens Diamond Jubilee approaching I seem to be spoilt for choice.  Stunning patriotic style branding is just everywhere at the moment and I'm not sure how much more my kitchen cupboards can take.  My absolute favorites are the gorgeous Hope & Glory Golden Syrup tin (which I already have plans for) and the adorable Ma'amite Marmite jar.  

I do admit, I have a bit of a Marmite addiction.  Nigellas Marmite spaghetti is a staple in our home when the cupboards are bare and Marmite and cheese on toast is a breakfast favorite.  I'm always looking for ways to incorporate the delicious yeast spread into my diet so when someone mentioned they saw Marmite popcorn on sale at a craft fair I couldn't rest until I gave it a go. 

Marmite Popcorn

Ingredients:

50g popping corn

a good glug olive oil

a knob of salted butter

1 - 2 tbsp Marmite, depending on how strong you like it

Method:

Pour a good glug of olive oil into a medium pan and place over a high heat.  Drop a few pop corn kernels into the oil and wait for them to pop.  Once they start to pop pour the remaining kernels into the pan and cover with a lid.  Shaking every few seconds wait for the popping to slow down and remove from the heat.  Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside.

Rise and dry your pan (save those dishes) and place a good knob of salted butter and the Marmite in the bottom.  Place over a medium heat and stir with a wooden spoon until melted.  Pour the Marmite mixture over your popcorn and toss until each kernel is coated with the sticky sauce.  Enjoy immediately.

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