Guava Jam Coconut Macadamia Oat Bars (Print Version)

Buttery bars with sweet guava jam and golden coconut-macadamia oat crumble topping.

# Components:

→ Crust and Crumble

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
09 - 1/2 cup roasted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped

→ Filling

10 - 1 cup guava jam or guava paste, softened
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until the mixture forms moist crumbles. Add coconut and chopped macadamia nuts, mixing until evenly distributed.
03 - Reserve 1 cup of the crumble mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
04 - In a small bowl, stir together guava jam and lime juice until smooth and well combined.
05 - Spread the guava jam mixture evenly over the crust layer. Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the jam layer.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the jam is bubbling at the edges.
07 - Let cool completely in the pan. Lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 equal bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of crunchy macadamia nuts and chewy oats creates a multi-layered texture.
  • Sweet guava jam paired with fresh lime juice provides a refreshing, tangy balance.
  • Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes before baking into golden perfection.
  • Perfect for sharing, yielding 16 delicious squares.
02 -
  • Ensure the bars are completely cool before lifting them out of the pan to ensure clean, precise cuts.
  • Contains wheat (gluten), dairy (butter), and tree nuts (macadamia); always verify your specific ingredient labels for allergen safety.
  • If using guava paste, make sure it is softened enough to be spreadable by warming it slightly or whisking it vigorously with the lime juice.
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