Mango Bars

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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

4 . Stage

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.

5 . Stage

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.

6 . Stage

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