Preheat oven to 350 degrees and set rack in center of oven.

In a mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of the sugar until smooth and fluffy.

Beat in the egg yolks gradually and add the flour.

Mix just until flour disappears.

Pat the mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 pan evenly.

Bake for about 25 minutes or until a light golden color.

Leave oven on.

Remove pan from oven and let sit for about 5-10 minutes.

Spoon jam onto crust so the jam is distributed evenly over surface.

Using a knife, spread the jam gently over the surface of crust.

Sprinkle with 1/2 cup coconut.

Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl with whisk attachment until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar.

Spread the meringue over the baked mixture gently.

Bake for another 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.

Remove and let cool completely.

Cut into squares.