With its buttery flavor and crumbly texture Scottish Tablet might be a bit confusing to those who’ve never sampled this old fashioned treat before. It’s something in between penuche fudge and toffee in flavor and color, but the texture is perfectly unique. It’s a true classic in Scotland, served at weddings, holidays, and family events. But, it can be a bit tricky to make. Follow our tips and you’ll end up with a delicious batch of this incredible candy for you and yours.
The Recipe Can Vary
I read through a lot of tablet recipes before settling on a method and chose the ingredients to work with. Since I’m not from Scotland I didn’t grow up watching relatives make this candy. But, I found something in common with almost every recipe I read: everything in my kitchen happened a lot faster than what the recipes suggested. I’m not sure if it’s the American equipment or just a difference of technique but it seems to me like the candy mixture boiled and set much faster than the suggested times.
One factor in this may well be the humidity. The amount of moisture in the air and in your sugar can affect any type of candy making. So with that in mind just know that the time for this treat to boil, mix, and set can vary. What you want to do is keep an eye on the texture and color of the mixture, as well as the temperature.
