Dried Fruit & Popcorn Bars

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp water

1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted

2 cups dried apricots, cherries and cranberries roughly chopped

8 cups popped popcorn, warm

In small saucepan, heat sugar and water to 230 degrees. Transfer to a small bowl, then whisk in the better. Add the dried fruit and toss well.

Place the popcorn in a large bowl, then pour the butter-fruit mixture over it, tossing gently to coat and combine.

press the mixture firmly into a 9x9 inch pan. Let sit for 45 min. Cut into 9 bars.