Maple-Amaranth Granola

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees .
2. 2
   In a small saucepan, bring the oil, sugar, syrup, vanilla and salt to a boil, stir, remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Heat a large saute pan over moderately high heat.
4. 4
   Add the amaranth 2 tablespoons at a time.
5. 5
   The amaranth should begin to pop within five seconds of hitting the pan.
6. 6
   Shake the pan gently, until the amaranth is popped, about 20 seconds total.
7. 7
   Transfer the popped amaranth to a bowl and repeat the process until you have 1/4 cup of popped amaranth.
8. 8
   Toss the sugar mixture, popped amaranth, pecans, coconut and oats.
9. 9
   Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
11. 11
    Stir in the raisins and serve or store in an airtight container for up to one week.