FILLING:

1 c. sugar
1 c. cold water
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/3 c.)

CRUMB MIXTURE:

10 soda crackers
1/2 c. softened butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. coconut

For the filling, combine sugar, water, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.

For crumb mixture, roll crackers into crumbs. Combine crumbs, butter, sugar, flour and soda. Blend with a pastry blender. Mix in coconut.

Spread 3/4 of the crumb mixture into a 9"x13" baking dish. Spread filling over crumb layer and top with remaining crumbs. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until nicely browned. Cut into 1 1/2" bars.