My wife and I wish we were Scottish–and this Scottish fudge (called tablet) is made every
holiday.
It looks and smells like fudge, but has an amazing brittle,
almost fine gritty texture, and it’s heavenly. Full of sugar, but it makes a
wonderful complement to a cup of tea or coffee.
A dish we could make all year long, but I would never fit through the door. I am glad we only have this once a year, that way we can enjoy this treat without feeling too guilty. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do. The site where you can get other great dishes that are Scottish-influenced.
Ingredients:
2.2 pounds of sugar
1 ounce butter
1 standard can of sweetened condensed milk
A few drops of vanilla extract
In a heavy
saucepan, add the milk, sugar and butter. Stir gently over the heat until the
sugar is dissolved (about 20 minutes). Add the condensed milk and boil
the mixture for 25 minutes or until it is golden brown. Remove from the heat, and add the
vanilla, and let it cool for a few minutes. Beat the
mixture vigorously for about 10 minutes or until the mixture is
thick. Pour into a well-greased glass casserole dish or a baking sheet until set, and cut it into small squares.
Recipes Hints
and Tips:
Store the bite-sized pieces in an airtight container
between pieces of parchment paper.