As a kid there was nothing better than guising at Halloween and getting home made tablet. I’m a bit too old for that now so have to make my own! Just needs a little patience
Ingredients
- 1 kg Caster Sugar
- 1 Large Tin (396g) Condensed Milk
- 120 g (real) Butter
- 200 ml Milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large heavy bottom pan and melt over a low heat.
- Bring slowly to a gentle rolling boil and leave it to bubble away for about 20 - 30 minutes, just stir occasionally to make sure it doesn't stick. Don't let it burn.
- It will gradually change from pale to a beautifully golden caramel colour and start to thicken.
- Let it cool slightly and beat for about 5 minutes with a wooden spoon. It should thicken more and lose its glossyness. This is really hard work, but if you have a powerful enough electric whisk then try that - still needs about 5 minutes though.
- Pour into a lined/lightly buttered baking tray and as it cools mark it out so it will cut cleanly.
- Leave it to cool and set.
Notes
Too much like hard work? You can cheat.
- Add 450g castor sugar, 85g butter and a small tin of condensed milk (174g) to the largest microwavable bowl that will fit in your microwave.
- Put the bowl on a dinner pate (it will likely spill over) and microwave on full power for 4 minutes. Stir well
- then give it another 4 minutes. If any spills out onto the dinner plate, just pour back into the bowl. Stir well and give another 3 minutes.
- Now beat by hand or electric whisk for 4 – 5 minutes as above.
- I pour into the bottom of a lined/buttered loaf tin which gives a good size and thickness. Mark or cut before it completely sets.
Both methods take practice, however even if you don’t get it right first time – it will still taste fantastic!