Cinnamon Apple Popcorn

2 cups chopped dried apples
10 cups popped popcorn
2 cups pecan halves
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place apples in a large shallow baking
pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven and stir in popcorn and
nuts.

In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients. Drizzle butter mixture
over popcorn mixture, stirring well. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring
every 10 minutes. Pour onto wax paper to cool. Store in airtight
container.

Makes 14 cups.