Best 7 Scottish Tablet Recipes

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Scottish tablet, also known as butter tablet, is a traditional Scottish confectionery. It is characterized by its smooth, creamy texture and its butterscotch-like flavor. The recipe for tablet is simple, but it requires some care and attention to detail. The main ingredients are sugar, butter, condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Some recipes also call for golden syrup or treacle.

The process of making tablet begins by melting the sugar and butter together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Once the mixture has melted, the condensed milk and vanilla extract are added. The mixture is then brought to a boil and stirred constantly until it reaches the desired consistency. The tablet is then poured into a greased tin and left to cool and set.

Once the tablet has set, it can be cut into squares or bars. It can be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in other desserts, such as tablet cake or tablet ice cream.

This article provides two recipes for Scottish tablet: a classic tablet recipe and a tablet recipe with golden syrup. The classic tablet recipe is made with just four ingredients: sugar, butter, condensed milk, and vanilla extract. The tablet recipe with golden syrup adds a touch of extra sweetness and flavor.

Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in about an hour. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, Scottish tablet is a perfect treat for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SCOTTISH TABLET



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This is our family's recipe for tablet.

Provided by Heather Feather

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Scottish

Time 6h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup water
½ cup light cream
2 pounds white sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Butter a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan, and set aside.
  • Pour milk, water, cream, and sugar into a large, heavy bottomed saucepan. Add the butter, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring constantly. After 20 minutes, remove from heat, and beat in vanilla extract. Continue to stir until the mixture is no longer glossy. Pour into prepared pan, and let cool until hard, about 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.1 calories, Carbohydrate 70.1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 70 g

SCOTTISH WHISKY TABLET (FUDGE)



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I use this when I have foreign guests. This is a traditional Scottish Sweet with a adult twist. I get lots of compliments as it just melts in the mouth.

Provided by C-J from the UK

Categories     Candy

Time 32m

Yield 100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs caster sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
4 ounces butter
2 cups milk (whole milk tastes better but semi-skimmed and skimmed milk work)
4 tablespoons Scotch whisky (No need to use the good stuff here)

Steps:

  • On a low heat slowly heat the sugar, syrup, butter and milk in a large heavy bottomed pan until all the sugar is dissolved.
  • It is quite important to make sure the sugar is dissolved before turning up the heat as it will not set properly. Hints to make sure all the sugar dissolved. Clean round the side of the pan with a pastry brush and boiling water. Dip a desert spoon in to the sugar liquid and if it comes out with no grains of sugar then the sugar is dissolved. Another test is to listen when stirring with wooden spoon to hear if the sound is grainy if it no longer sounds grainy then the sugar is dissolved.
  • When the sugar has disolved add the whisky.
  • Bring to Boil until the temperature reaches soft-ball stage (240º F or 115º C). Soft Ball Stage is when a spoonful of hot syrup is dropped into a bowl of very cold water. Then using your fingers in the water, take the cooled syrup and form it into a ball. If it has reached soft-ball stage, the syrup can be easily rolled in the cold water into a soft ball that doesn't hold its shape.
  • When the mixture has reached the correct temperature take the pan off the heat.
  • Beat the mixture until it is grainy. This is a faint sound that is made from the mixture against the pan when it has been beaten and slightly cooler.
  • Pour into a Swiss roll tray.
  • Leave to cool.
  • When part set mark into bite size portions.
  • Continue to leave the mixture until it is cold and set completely.
  • Can store in an airtight container for up to 1 month (if you put a padlock on it and don't eat it yourself).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 10.8, Carbohydrate 9.6, Sugar 9.2, Protein 0.2

SWEET SCOTTISH TABLET



Sweet Scottish Tablet image

A confectionery that originates from Scotland. It resembles fudge. It stores very well in an airtight container.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Scottish

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 cups white sugar
¾ cup milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
7 tablespoons butter, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Grease and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine sugar and milk in a large stainless steel pan; stir well. Add sweetened condensed milk and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until mixture turns a deep tan color and is thickened, about 10 minutes. Heat to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) or until a small amount of mixture dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
  • Vigorously stir mixture, scraping sides down and mixing well. Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool at room temperature until set, 1 to 3 hours. Cut into small squares or "tablets".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 47.7 mg, Sugar 50.9 g

SCOTTISH TABLET (FUDGE) - CANDY FOR SWEET TOOTH



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I've lost count of the amount of compliments I get with this melt in the mouth confectionery. I cut this into small bite size squares and put into a pretty box to give as Christmas gifts or into rectangles (approx. 6cm x 8cm) and wrap in greaseproof paper and the local school sells them at fundraising craft fairs.

Provided by C-J from the UK

Categories     Candy

Time 32m

Yield 9-100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs caster sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
4 ounces butter
2 cups milk (whole milk tastes better but semi-skimmed and skimmed milk work)
2 -3 drops vanilla extract (vanilla essence will also work)

Steps:

  • On a low heat slowly heat the sugar, syrup, butter and milk in a large heavy bottomed pan until all the sugar is dissolved.
  • It is quite important to make sure the sugar is dissolved before turning up the heat as it will not set properly. Hints to make sure all the sugar dissolved. Clean round the side of the pan with a pastry brush and boiling water. Dip a desert spoon in to the sugar liquid and if it comes out with no grains of sugar then the sugar is dissolved. Another test is to listen when stirring with wooden spoon to hear if the sound is grainy if it no longer sounds grainy then the sugar is dissolved.
  • Bring to Boil until the temperature reaches soft-ball stage (240º F or 115º C). Soft Ball Stage is when a spoonful of hot syrup is dropped into a bowl of very cold water. Then using your fingers in the water, take the cooled syrup and form it into a ball. If it has reached soft-ball stage, the syrup can be easily rolled in the cold water into a soft ball that doesn't hold its shape.
  • When the mixture has reached the correct temperature take the pan off the heat.
  • Add the vanilla.
  • Beat the mixture until it is grainy. This is a faint sound that is made from the mixture against the pan when it has been beaten and slightly cooler.
  • Pour into a Swiss roll tray.
  • Leave to cool.
  • When part set mark into portions. Either bite size or rectangles (6x8cm).
  • Continue to leave the mixture until it is cold and set completely.
  • Can store in an airtight container for up to 1 month (if you put a padlock on it and don't eat it yourself).
  • Serving suggestions :- Wrap the rectangular portions in greaseproof paper or put the bite size pieces into a pretty box lined with greaseproof paper and give as a gift.

SCOTTISH TABLET (FUDGE)



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Scottish tablet is a very sweet, sugary, fudge-like candy and very easy to make. It is recommended that you use a very large pot, preferably a stock pot because this reaches a rolling boil and has a tendency to boil over if your pan is not large enough. Recipe & photo: britishfood.about.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Candies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 stick butter
1 lb demarara sugar
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter in a large pot; add sugar and milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. It will take about 45 minutes to thicken and deepen in color.
  • 2. After it thickens, remove it from and heat and beat it with a wooden spoon very vigourously for 15 minutes. Turn it out into a greased 9x13 pan and mark it into squares with a knife.
  • 3. When the fudge is cool but still soft, cut into 1" squares. Store in an airtight container.
  • 4. NOTE: If you can't find Demarara sugar in your supermarket, try Amazon.com. I'm told theirs is cheaper. Some recipes use caster sugar, and you can make your own by pulsing granulated sugar in the food processor until it is very fine (but don't let it turn to powder).

SCOTTISH TABLET (FUDGE)



Scottish Tablet (Fudge) image

A traditional yet simple recipe for Scottish tablet.

Provided by sarahhouston

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Scottish

Time 6h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 ½ tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
¾ cup water
2 cups white sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Prepare an 8-inch square pan by rubbing liberally with butter; set aside.
  • Place milk, water, sugar, and butter into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously. Turn heat to low, and continue to simmer until a candy thermometer reaches 234 to 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface, about 10 minutes.
  • Once the temperature has been attained, and the tablet has turned a dark tan color, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Beat tablet with an electric hand mixer for five minutes, until it cools and begins to harden. Pour into prepared pan, and score into serving-size pieces while it is still soft. Allow to cool until completely set, 6 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

SCOTTISH TABLET



Scottish Tablet image

Make and share this Scottish Tablet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Candy

Time 53m

Yield 2 pounds, 24-32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs caster sugar (or superfine sugar)
2 tablespoons golden syrup (light corn syrup may be substituted)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 ounces unsalted butter
3 ounces water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a pan and melt slowly – stir constantly over low heat until boiling.
  • Boil about 30 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
  • Remove from heat and beat well and pour onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Mark (score cutting line marks) when cool; cut when cold.

Tips:

  • To make sure that the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature, use a sugar thermometer. If you don't have one, you can test the syrup by dropping a small amount into a cup of cold water. If the syrup forms a soft ball, it is ready.
  • Be careful when pouring the hot sugar syrup into the butter mixture. It is very hot and can cause burns if it comes into contact with your skin.
  • Stir the tablet constantly as it cools to prevent it from crystallizing.
  • Once the tablet has cooled, score the top of it with a knife. This will help you to break it into pieces later.
  • Tablet can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Scottish tablet is a delicious and traditional Scottish sweet treat. It is made with just a few simple ingredients and is very easy to make. With its rich, buttery flavor and chewy texture, tablet is a perfect treat for any occasion. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give Scottish tablet a try. You won't be disappointed!

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