Mango Bars

A juicy, fresh mango filling is poured over a crumbly macadamia nut crust and baked into these dessert bars that kids can enjoy on the go!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 42 mins
• Total Time: 57 mins
• Calories: 244 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar
• ⅓ cup water
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup melted butter
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 4 cups chopped mangoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Combine flour, butter, and confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Stir in macadamia nuts. Press half of the mixture into a 1/2-inch-thick layer on the bottom of the prepared pan to make the crust.

Step 4

Stir mangoes, white sugar, 1/3 cup water, and lemon juice together in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mangoes reduce by 1/3, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 5

Combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Pour into the mango mixture; cook until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool briefly and pour over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining flour mixture on top.

Step 6

Continue baking until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool until set, about 15 minutes. Cut into bars.