Traditional Scottish Tablet
Scottish tablet is a firm, crumbly confection made by cooking sugar, butter, and condensed milk to a soft-ball stage, then beating it as it cools to create its distinctive grainy texture. It sits somewhere between fudge and hard candy, and a full batch takes around 45 minutes on the stovetop.
Ingredients
- 900 grams granulated sugar Use high-quality, finely granulated sugar for best results.
- 250 milliliters whole milk Full-fat for richness.
- 115 grams unsalted butter Preferably grass-fed for a richer flavor.
- 395 grams sweetened condensed milk One standard can.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla, not imitation.
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan by lining it with parchment paper. This will make it easier to remove the tablet later.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and milk over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves. It should look translucent.
- Stir in the butter and sweetened condensed milk. Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking.
- Allow the mixture to boil gently for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently. You'll notice it darkening slightly and thickening in consistency—aim for a light caramel color.
- Remove the pan from the heat, add the vanilla extract, and beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until it thickens and starts to crystallize. This gives the tablet its signature crumbly texture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Allow it to set at room temperature for a couple of hours, then cut into squares before it cools completely.
Notes
For a twist, you can add a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of whisky instead of vanilla extract for a different aromatic note.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 119mgSugar: 70gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 0.1mg
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