Tablet (Scottish Fudge)

Serves about 36 pieces

Ingredients

  • 450g/1lb granulated sugar
  • pinch cream of tartar
  • 50g/1oz unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp condensed milk

Method

  1. Grease a 15cm/6in square tin.
  2. In a heavy-based pan set over a low heat, stir together the sugar, cream of tartar, butter and condensed milk until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Bring to the boil and cook until a small amount dropped into cold water rolls into a soft ball (soft ball stage).
  4. Remove from the heat and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture looks grainy but before it starts to solidify.
  5. Pour into the prepared tin and mark into squares just before it sets.

Notes

Grease a 15cm/6in square tin. Cook sugar mixture over low heat, stirring, until it reaches soft ball stage (a small amount dropped in cold water should roll into a soft ball). Remove from heat and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture looks grainy but before it starts to solidify. Pour into the tin and mark into squares just before it sets.