Scottish tablet is a traditional confection made from sugar, butter, and milk—often enriched with sweetened condensed milk—slowly boiled and beaten to create a firm, grainy fudge-like sweet with a signature melt-in-the-mouth texture. Its origins trace back to at least the early 18th century, when tablet appeared in Scottish cookbooks as a simple, home-prepared treat made with basic pantry ingredients. Over time, the recipe evolved with the introduction of condensed milk in the 19th century, which allowed for a creamier consistency and more reliable results. Tablet became a staple of school fêtes, holiday gatherings, and church fundraisers, often prepared in large batches and cut into small squares for sharing. Today, there are regional variations featuring additions such as vanilla, whisky, or nuts.
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