Traditional Scottish Tablet
Buttery caramel tablet. the sweet spot between fudge and toffee.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Scottish
- 396 g condensed milk
- 230 ml full fat milk
- 1 kg sugar
- 100 g butter
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Tablet
Add all ingredients to a large heavy base pan and set over a low heat.
When all ingredients are melted, raise to a medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently so as not to catch.
Reduce to a simmer and continue to monitor the temperature using a sugar thermometer until the caramel reaches the softball temperature of 116-118 degC.
When target temperature is reached, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly or until residual heat in the pan stops the simmer.
Beat with a hand mixer until the caramel starts to thicken and can just be poured. For me, this is when the sugar starts to come away from the sides of the bowl.
Pour into a paper lined tray or and allow to continue to cool.
After 15 min. score and cut the tablet. If you score only and allow to cool, you will achieve the lovely grain structure when you break up the tablet.
Once cooled completely, break into portions and store.
Keyword Butter, Scottish, Tablet