A crumbly, crystalline confection of sugar, butter, and condensed milk — firmer and grainier than fudge, with an intense buttery sweetness.
Instructions
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Grease a 20x30cm baking tin and line with parchment.
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Melt butter in a heavy pan over low heat. Add sugar and milk, stir until sugar dissolves.
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Bring to a boil, add condensed milk, and stir continuously.
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Boil steadily for 20-25 min, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 118°C (soft ball stage).
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Remove from heat. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for 10 min until thick and grainy.
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Pour into prepared tin. Score into squares while warm. Allow to set fully before cutting.
Did You Know?
Scottish tablet is so firmly embedded in Scottish culture that it appears at virtually every church fête, school fundraiser, and Highland Games stall.
The Story Behind Scottish Tablet
Tablet has been made in Scotland since at least the early 18th century, with recipes appearing in Scottish household books from the 1700s. It differs from English fudge in its harder, more crystalline texture, achieved by boiling to a higher temperature. Every Scottish family claims their grandmother's recipe is the definitive one.
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