Scottish Tablet - Authentic Recipe
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Scottish Tablet - Authentic Recipe
Description
Scottish Tablet - Authentic Recipe brings together butter, sugar, milk, water, and sweetened condensed milk simmered together to create this classic Scottish confection. The mixture is heated slowly over low heat, allowing the sugar to dissolve and then gently boiled to a simmer without stirring for about ten minutes. Adding the condensed milk and stirring carefully brings the mixture to a golden color, indicating it has reached the right consistency to set into tablet.
The result is a rich, sweet treat with a firm yet slightly crumbly texture, flavored with vanilla or whisky as a finishing touch. The slow cooking and careful stirring prevent burning and help develop the characteristic golden tone and smooth mouthfeel.
Tablet can be sliced into small squares once cooled and serves as a traditional sweet enjoyed in Scotland. It is mainly sugar-based and keeps well stored in a tin, preserving its texture and flavor for a month or more.
Use a heavy pot to prevent sticking, stir with a wooden spoon, and consider using a candy thermometer for precision. Small adjustments in heat can affect cooking time and final texture, so attentive simmering is essential to success.
Ingredients
- 2 oz butter salted (if you use unsalted, add a pinch of salt)
- 2.5 oz water
- 2.5 oz milk
- 2 ¼ c sugar white granulated
- 7 oz sweetened condensed milk ½ of a 14 oz can
- 1 tsp vanilla or whisky
Instructions
- Line a 7" x 11" pan with parchment paper.
- Put the butter and water in a LARGE, heavy pot and heat to melt the butter, then add the milk.
- Over low heat, add the sugar and stir until it is completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil and allow to simmer (keep boiling, but turn it down so it doesn't overflow the pot) for 10 minutes without stirring.
- Add the condensed milk. Stir for at least 10 minutes while simmering, just be sure it doesn’t stick or burn. This is the critical part as you don’t want it to burn (the heavy pot is important for this). TIP: the time to cook the mixture will vary upon many factors, but most importantly, how high your cooktop is set to. If you have it too high, the tablet mixture will stick and burn, too low and it will take ages to get to the right temperature. Keep it simmering until you see it start to turn a lovely golden color.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla or whisky (I use whisky), and allow to cool for a minutes or two before beating vigorously until it thickens. Don’t be impatient or think you’ve failed as this could take a few minutes.
- When thickened, pour into the prepared pan. Allow to cool and set completely in a cool place, or the fridge.
- Cut, then wrap in parchment paper for individual servings, or simply keep in an airtight tin in a cool place, or in the fridge.
Notes
- Use a heavy pot and a wooden spoon to prevent sticking and burning during cooking.
- A candy thermometer can be used to reach the correct temperature of 240°F (116°C) for the tablet.
- Storage in a sealed tin keeps the tablet fresh for at least a month.
- Do not omit or change ingredients to ensure traditional texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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