Scots Tablet

The thing I really like about having a really good cookbook collection is that I can use my cookbook powers for good. I was asked recently by a friend if I had a recipe for Scots Tablet amongst my collection, but I really wasn't sure at the time, but having checked I can safely say yes I do, and here it is;

2 lb granulated sugar
4 oz butter
1/4 pint water
1/4 pint milk
Large tin condensed milk
1 tspn vanilla essence

Put the sugar, butter, water and milk into a large heavy pan over a low heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to the boil and boil for 10 minutes without stirring. Stir in the condensed milk and boil for a further 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla essence. Beat the mixture for 1 minute, then pour into a buttered shallow tin and mark into squares. Cut when cold.

So there you have it - Scots Tablet in all its' glory. Now all I have to do is work out how much a quarter of a pint is and I'll be able to make it for you all. Enjoy!

- Kath