Traditional Scottish Tablet Recipe | Carnation (2024)

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What is a traditional Scottish tablet made of? ›

How is Scottish tablet made? To make Scottish tablet, sugar, condensed milk, butter, and vanilla extract (optional) are boiled together in a pan until the mixture reaches the correct temperature and consistency. The mixture is then poured into a tray and left to set. Once set, the tablet is cut into bite-sized pieces.

There are two main differences the first is the sugar:fat ratios. Scottish Tablet is higher in sugar and Fudge is higher in fat. The second difference is the temperature they are cooked to. Fudge doesn't need to be cooked to as high a temperature as Scottish Tablet.

Tablet is over 50% sugar and because sugar is a natural preservative, it means that if it is kept in an airtight tin and stored at room temperature, it can last for around 10 days. If you keep it in the fridge, however, it can keep for a few weeks!

Why Is My Scottish Tablet Not Setting? If your Scottish tablet isn't setting up, the reason likely has to do with temperature. The mixture must be brought up to a full boil for five minutes and reach 250 F before simmering.

The best Scottish Tablet should be smooth and melt in your mouth. A grainy texture normally means that your sugar has melted too quickly. So if you'd prefer it to be a little smoother then it's down to beating. Give it a little more elbow grease!

Also known as Scots tablet or Swiss Milk tablet, it is best enjoyed after dinner and is often seen at Scottish weddings or other celebratory dinners.

Product Shelf LifeThis Tablet product comes with a minimum of 5 weeks shelf life and a maximum of 8 weeks.

If you pour it into the tin and it doesn't set, don't worry, just reboil for a little while longer (I've done this a few times) Also good with a bit of fresh ginger added at the beginning, flavours the tablet beautifully and leaves little exciting nuggets to bite into!

Tablet is occasionally referred to as Scottish or Scots tablet or as Swiss Milk tablet, since some people call condensed milk “Swiss Milk”. For most Scots, tablet is their favourite sweet, especially when home-made.

Remove the pan from the heat leave to cool for 5 minutes, then beat until set. Pour into the tin and leave to set fully in the fridge for 2 or more hours. Then remove from the tin and cut into squares.

What are traditional Scottish sweets? ›

View Range DELICIOUS SCOTTISH SWEETS Include: Boiled Sweets, Caramels, Chocolate Creams, Liquorice, Retro Sweets, Rock, Soft Creams & Soft Rock and Toffee.

If sold as uncoated tablets and exposed to humidity, the tablets may become soft, crumbly, and fall apart. Examples of such supplements include L-arginine, chondroitin, and mushroom powders. This also occurs with minerals in a chloride or hydrochloride form, such as magnesium hydrochloride.

Can you freeze Scottish tablets? The answer is a resounding yes! Freezing Scottish tablets is a great way to keep them fresh and on hand for longer periods.

Leave to set for 30 minutes, then mark into squares with a sharp knife. Leave to set for at least a couple of hours, but ideally overnight. If you prefer, rather than marking it into squares, you can just leave the tablet to set then break it up, for a more rustic look. Store in an airtight container.

INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Whole MILK, Butter (8%) ( MILK), Sweetened Condensed MILK, Glucose Syrup. For Allergens: see ingredients in bold. May also contain Nuts. Gluten Free, suitable for Vegetarians.

If your Scottish Tablet tastes sugary and grainy, or doesn't set, you can pop it back in the saucepan, melt it down slowly and boil it a little longer.