Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 7 ounces almond paste
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
Instructions
1_ Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with greased aluminum foil.2_ To make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the butter, almond paste, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in one egg and the almond extract. Mix in the flour and stir until well blended.
3_ Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly, and spread the raspberry preserves over the crust.
4_ In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until peaks become stiff. Spread the meringue over the jam and sprinkle with coconut.
5_ Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Lift foil from pan and cut bars with a sharp knife.
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