feemcg Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Someone at work left a tray of tablet they had made using (I think!) condensed milk and cooked in the microwave. I havn't been on shift with her since to get the recipe. It was melt-in-mouth delicious and I'd love the recipe if anyone has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I have a traditional tablet recipe Fee not a microwave one if you want me to post it just shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 What's tablet folks? Anything made with condensed milk get my vote BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfinches Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Claret wrote What's tablet folks? Tablet is scrummy! It looks like fudge but the texture is different - its really sweet and the sugar just melts in your mouth, a bit like soft kendal mint cake (but without the mint). Great for the tastebuds but not the waistline. 4oz marg large tin condensed milk * 2lbs sugar 1 cup milk * not sure what weight this is but I guess approx 400g? Melt the marg slowly, add the milk, then the condensed milk & lastly the sugar. Stir frequently until all is melted. Boil for 30mins. Take of heat & beat for 2-3 mins. Pour into greased tins. Leave to set. Cut into fingers or cubes. I haven't had tablet for years I might make some next week when I'm off after Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 That sounds yummy thanks, I might just have to make some - would it be good with chocolate on top? We used to make homemade ice cream like this, with a can of condensed milk and some custard, mixed together then frozen - yummy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 No Chocolate Clare that would be sacriledge Mind you my grandmather would be horrified at the use of a microwave Grandma Wards Luxury Scottish Tablet Ingredients 900g/2lb Castor sugar 200ml/7/2fl oz Fresh FULL FAT milk 75g/2oz Unsalted butter 400g can Condensed milk ¼ tsp Vanilla essence 1 level tsp Golden syrup Method Lightly grease a swiss roll tin with some unsalted butter and place in the freezer Using a large pan Put butter and milk into the pan over a very low heat until the butter has melted. Add the sugar and stir lightly until the sugar has melted and the mix does not feel gritty. The slower this is done the better as this will result in smoother tablet. Bring to the boil slowly and add the condensed milk. Bring it to the boil again and add the syrup. Reduce the heat and simmer stirring occasionally, when it is caramel in colour test it to the soft ball stage, keep cooking until it is. Remove from heat and once the bubbles have subsided add the vanilla essence. Beat thoroughly until the mixture thickens and begins to sugar the pan bottom. Pour into the tin and when it has set mark it into squares. Cover with foil and return pan to the freezer. Leave it until very cold approx 1 hour then turn out of pan and break into pieces. This is the traditional way of doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Thanks folks, I'd forgotten about this thread, been so busy! Louise, that sounds like my dad's recipe.....but he used to faff around with a thermometer all night as well! I can honestly say the microwave stuff was lovely - sugary crisp on the outside and soft and melty on the inside! In one of my favourite restaurants (The Cornhill at Coulter, by Biggar - not too far for you Louise!) they have Tablet Ice Cream with Butterscotch Sauce - if you have a sweet tooth this is absolute heaven! Thorntons have fairly good tablet - a wee bit firm but nice all the same. I'll keep searching for the microwave version and let you all know if I find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 It sounds positively sinful! Should go down well on this forum then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 It is divine if you have a sweet tooth but I know lots of people who have made themselves ill on it by eating too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 It is divine if you have a sweet tooth but I know lots of people who have made themselves ill on it by eating too much One can never have enough of the sweet stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Wanna bet Mel next time my mother makes some I will send some to you it is criminally sweet I can only eat one square Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I might not like it then, I've not got much of a sweet tooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 It is incredibly sweet Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Phil and Rosie would love it then. I like a small bit of fudge, but cake is about as sweet as I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
