1.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
2.
In a medium bowl stir together the flour, sugar and salt.
3.
Make a well in the centre and add the egg yolks and butter. Work into the dry ingredients with your hands until well blended.
4.
Press dough into an unprepared 20x20cm baking tin.
5.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
6.
When the crust cools a little bit spread with the jam or jelly and set aside.
7.
In a clean bowl whisk the egg whites until they reach soft peaks.
8.
Gradually add the remaining sugar then the almond essence. Continue to whisk until the whites hold stiff peaks and sugar is dissolved.
9.
Fold in the coconut and spread the mixture over the jam layer.
10.
Sprinkle the almonds over the top and return to the oven.
11.
Bake for 8 to 10 more minutes until the top is lightly browned.
Cool slightly and cut into bars.
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