Scottish Tablet

A real treat for the sweet tooth but also fantastic with coffee or just an energy boost.

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Recipe by ChrisBell

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Makes 24 pieces

Preparation and cooking times

1 hr to cool

Using a fairly large pan, heat the water, melt the butter into the hot water. Before the water reaches the boil, add and thoroughly disolve the sugar. stir often
bring the water to the boil and then allow to simmer. When simmering, add the condensed milk. the mixture will be a very light, creamy colour
Stirring (very) often, allow the mixture to thicken until it is a deep caramel colour, the texture/consistency of the mixture will change quickly after around 20mins, maybe as long as 30mins from a watery simmer to a thicker bubbling. (the colour may also darken quickly at this point). This is where a large pan is handy as the mixture tends to rise a bit when simmering.
to test the mixture, drop a little onto a cold side plate, it should not run and should be thick and sticky after 30 seconds.
remove from heat and beat mixture for a good 10 mins. pour mixture into a shallow sided tray (10"x6") there should be enough mixture for it to be about 1cm thick. Allow to cool for 30mins, even in the freezer. slice and enjoy. (If the mixture does not set, you can bring it back to a simmer and give it a further 5 mins or so)

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ChrisBell

07 February 2011

ChrisBell commented on this recipe

I forgot to mention, use a fairly large pan as the mixture does tend to rise up the pan when simmering.

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jeanette

15 December 2011

jeanette commented on this recipe

first time I've made this, fab and easy recipe. And such a joy to taste before wrapping for xmas prezzies.

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15 December 2011

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GillyK

19 December 2011

GillyK commented on this recipe

I haven't made tablet since I was about 5 - and my mum helped me ! What I really want to make is a white chocolate and cardamom tablet but I don't know how to combine the extra ingredients, any ideas ?

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darby

14 May 2012

darby rated and commented on this recipe

Easy to follow recipe with perfect results. Had tried to make tablet before and it was a disaster, but this time it turned out just like my granny's. Is very labour and time intensive, though - I was beating and stirring for a good 40 minutes. But worth the effort! Will try adding a few drops of vanilla essence next time

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christaylucy

07 November 2012

christaylucy commented on this recipe

thanks chris will give it a try hylda

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scarymamma

14 November 2012

scarymamma commented on this recipe

I first made tablet by accident - I made fudge and it went wrong, the sugar crystallised out of solution making a grainy textured fudge i.e. tablet. I'd never heard of the stuff until I gave some of the gone wrong fudge to my MiL who said, this isn't fudge it's tablet. I will make tablet proper this time and give her some for Christmas!

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amelia

09 February 2013

amelia commented on this recipe

this was really easy and worked just as the recipe said. delicious.

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1/4 pint water
175g unsalted butter
1lb caster sugar
75g sweetened condensed milk

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1/4 pint water
175g unsalted butter
1lb caster sugar
75g sweetened condensed milk

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