Royal Raspberry Bars

By Rosemary140

158 calories; 6.8 gm fat, 23 gm carbohydrates, 2 gm protein, 1 gm fiber

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sweetened flaked dried coconut
• 1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 3/4 cup raspberry jam
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, mix oats, flour, coconut, 1/4 cup sugar and salt. Add melted butter and stir until well blended. Press dough level in bottom of a 13X9 inch baking pan.

Bake crust in a 325 degree regular or convection until edges begin to brown, 15-18 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes, then spread jam evenly over warm crust.

In a large bowl, with a mixer on high speed, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until thick and foamy. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar and continue to whip until mixture holds soft, shiny peaks. With a spatula, spread meringue evenly over jam.

Bake untilmeringue is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then cut into 24 bars. Let cool completely, then use a spatula to remove bars from pan.