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Scottish Tablet (Classic)

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Scottish Tablet (Classic)

A crumbly, intensely sweet Scottish confection, firmer than fudge but softer than toffee, a beloved treat.

Total time
30 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Difficulty
hard
Cuisine
Scottish
vegetarian

Ingredients

1kgcaster sugar
150mlfull-fat milk
115gbutter
1 tin (397g)condensed milk
1 tspvanilla extract

Instructions

1

Melt sugar, milk and butter in a large heavy pan.

2

Add condensed milk. Bring to a boil.

3

Boil steadily for 20 minutes, stirring constantly, to 120°C.

4

Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Beat vigorously until thick and grainy.

5

Pour into a lined tin immediately. Mark into squares. Cool fully.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
1496
Protein
8.1g
Fat
31.9g
Carbs
304.8g
Fiber
0g
Sodium
132mg

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