Chocolate Pretzel Popcorn Crunch

One of my sons is having a friend over today.  As before,  I decided to make a simple, yet tasty treat for them.  Since I make lots of sweets, I am starting to experiment with Agave Nectar.  There are 3 kinds available:  Light, (which is what I used in this recipe)  it has a neutral, mild flavor.  Amber which has a subtle maple-like flavor, and Raw, which is cooked at low temperature, and has a rich flavor.  Agave is gluten free, and is 1.4 x sweet as sugar.  Lower in calories, and all natural!  Quite tasty, and easy to make!

6 cups cooked, unsalted popped popcorn
1/4 cup agave nectar or honey
1/4 cup crunchy natural peanut butter  (I used Smart Balance)
1/4 cup + finely chopped chocolate covered pretzels

• Put popcorn in a large bowl (sift out any unpopped kernels)
• In a small saucepan, combine agave and peanut butter over medium heat.  Stir gently, but consistently
• Once mixture lightly bubbles, continue stirring for 15 seconds
• Pour mixture over popcorn, and stir with a spatula, until well coated
• Stir in pretzel pieces
• Place on a parchment or wax papered baking sheet and let cool.  (mixture will be a bit sticky even when dried)

-Queenie Cuisine