Easy & Delicious Jam & Coconut Dream Bars
Simple and delightful bars with a jammy center and a crunchy coconut topping.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet 9x13 inch
- Mixing bowls At least two
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup cold butter cubed
Topping Ingredients
- 0.5 cup smooth apricot jam
- 2 large egg whites
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour and 1/4 cup sugar. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the apricot jam evenly over the crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg whites, 1/2 cup sugar, coconut, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the coconut mixture over the jam layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the crust is set.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
You can use any fruit jam you like—strawberry, raspberry, apricot, or your favorite flavor!