Scottish Tablet
Scottish Tablet is a traditional treat made with sugar, condensed milk, and butter. Crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth, and sweeter than sweet.
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Servings: 30 pieces
INGREDIENTS
- 900 g Caster Sugar
- 250 ml Full-fat Milk
- 110 g Block Margarine or Butter
- 397 g Condensed Milk (usually 1 tin)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the sugar and milk in a large saucepan over a gentle heat. Stir occasionally until all the sugar has dissolved. Grease and line a 20×20cm (8×8 inch) baking tin with
greaseproof paper . Set aside. - Once all the sugar has dissolved, add the butter and allow it to melt.
- When the butter has melted, add the condensed milk and mix well. Increase the heat and stir continuously while the mixture boils and reaches Soft-Ball stage (120°c/250°F) on your sugar thermometer. This usually takes 15-20 minutes, but timing may vary.
- Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to settle a little before beating. Beat with a wooden spoon in the pan until the mixture is almost setting. This may take a good bit of beating!
- Transfer to your pre-lined tin and spread evenly to the edges and corners.
- Leave to set for at least 2 hours, but ideally overnight. If you want neatly cut squares/bars of tablet, score your tablet in your desired size/shape about 30 minutes into setting. Alternatively, you can simply break the tablet into individual servings once set for a more rustic feel.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
All my recipes are developed using a digital scale and the metric system (grams and millilitres). Cup measurements are available as a conversion but these, unfortunately, won't always be as accurate. For best results, I always recommend baking with a digital scale.
RECIPE NOTES:
Make Ahead: Homemade tablet is perfect for prepping in advance. You can make it days, or even weeks, ahead of time, making it ideal for parties, gift bags, or bake sales.
Storage: Tablet keeps exceptionally well! Once fully set and cut, store it in an airtight container at room temperature - it'll stay fresh for 2-3 weeks (if it lasts that long!).
Freezing: Tablet can be frozen, although the texture may become slightly crumblier once defrosted. To freeze, wrap the pieces in baking paper and pop them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Defrost at room temperature before serving.
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