Scottish tablet

Make this Scottish tablet as a sweet treat for family and friends – it makes a lovely gift. Tablet is similar to fudge, but with a more crumbly texture

Prep:5 mins
Cook:25 mins
plus cooling

Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 133
fat 6g
saturates 4g
carbs 20g
sugars 20g
fibre 0g
protein 0.3g
salt 0.01g

Ingredients

175g unsalted butter
450g caster sugar
75g sweetened condensed milk

Method

Line a 22 x 18cm tray with baking parchment. Put the butter and 150ml water in a pan over a low heat, and melt the butter (don't let the water boil). Tip in the sugar and dissolve, stirring often.
Bring the water to the boil, turn down to a simmer, then add the condensed milk. The mixture will be a light creamy colour.
Cook for 20-30 mins, stirring often, until the mixture is thick and a deep caramel colour.
To test, drop a little mixture onto a cold side plate, it should not run and should be thick and sticky after 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and beat for 10-15 mins until it has slightly thickened. Pour into the prepared tin and leave to cool for 30 mins before cutting into squares.