Jamie's winning homemade popcorn recipes

Marmite popcorn

Known for its 'love it or hate it' reputation, adding Marmite (or any yeast extract) to your popcorn will bring its well-known savoury tang to the party.

Ingredients
3 teaspoons Marmite or yeast extract
120g popping kernels

1. Mix the Marmite with 1 tablespoon of boiling water in a large bowl, until smooth and glossy then set aside.

2. To make the popcorn, place a large non-stick lidded saucepan over a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the corn and shake the pan gently so the kernels are in one layer. Cover with a lid and leave over the heat, shaking the pan gently every 30 seconds. The popcorn is ready when the pops slow down to 2 to 3 seconds apart, then turn off the heat. (Alternatively, microwave according to the packet instructions.)

3. Pour the Marmite mixture over the cooked popcorn, stirring, until well coated, then pour back into the large bowl to pick up any last Marmite and transfer to an airtight container.

1 portion = 15-30g per child

Honey and cinnamon popcorn

If you want something to satisfy your sweet tooth, this winning combo of honey and cinnamon is the one for you. Sticky honey pairs perfectly with warm, comforting cinnamon that is a perfect flavour for a snack to make you feel right at home.

Ingredients
120g popping kernels
2 tablespoons runny honey
1 large pinch of cinnamon

1. To make the popcorn, place a large non-stick lidded saucepan over a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the corn and shake the pan gently so the kernels are in one layer. Cover with a lid and leave over the heat, shaking the pan gently every 30 seconds. The popcorn is ready when the pops slow down to 2 to 3 seconds apart, then turn off the heat. (Alternatively, microwave according to the packet instructions.)

2. Drizzle over the honey and stir – the heat should help the honey melt in a little. Sprinkle with the cinnamon, stir until coated and transfer to an airtight container.

1 portion = 15-30g per child