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Microwave Tablet

by Mary
(Fife)

Microwave tablet is a quick and easy way to make this Scottish confectionary. I used to hate making it in a pan as you had to beat it for ages and I often ended up with a sticky and burnt saucepan. This recipe is made in a 750 watt machine, if you use one with a higher wattage - reduce the time, and obviously if it's a smaller wattage, cook for longer.

Ingredients

4 oz chopped unsalted butter
1 lb caster sugar
5 fl oz evaporated milk

Method

Line a square cake tin around 8 " with foil

Mix the sugar, evaporated milk and the butter in a large microwave safe bowl

Cook on high heat for 12 minutes, stopping and stirring every 2-3 mins

Remove from the oven and beat for 2 minutes using electric whisk or wooden spoon if you don't have a whisk

Pour into the prepared tin

Mark into 1" squares while soft and leave to set before cutting

Enjoy!!

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Feb 05, 2012
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just brilliant NEW
by: Jayden

I am SO glad you Made This Recipe Thanks Mary!

Jan 29, 2012
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by: janet mccaw edeinburgh

followed this recipe to a t worked perfectly for me best tablet i have ever tasted thx mary

Jan 28, 2012
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Tablet in 20 mins
by: John

Thanks for the recipe, took a couple of attempts with timing in microwave but 3rd attempt and the other 3 lots after were perfect tablet that melts in your mouth, fantastic

Jan 21, 2012
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Microwave tablet
by: Bemba

Followed the instructions to a T & the tablet set perfectly and tastes absolutely delish. Only complaint - there wasn't enough 😰

Jan 08, 2012
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The best Microwave
by: Wee Tam

Cheers Mary
Tablet was brill,just made my second batch added some syrup makes it slightly sweeter.Thanks again for this i will never use another recipe.So easy

Dec 24, 2011
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microtab
by: mrs mop

excellentyyyyyy its not as sweet as boiled tablet ,i think maybe some vanilla 2 added would be nice

Dec 22, 2011
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Brilliant
by: Anonymous

Just found this recipe and tried it out. Followed recipe exactly except I stirred it roughly every 90 seconds for the last 6 mins because it threatened to boil over. By the time I'd finished beating it with the mixer it was starting to set on top and it set really quickly in the tray. Result was lovely crumbly tablet that I will definitely make time and time again! Thanks for sharing this superb recipe

Dec 18, 2011
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fan dabby dosy
by: mary glenrothes

made micro tablet quick easy and very tasty, will def make again. thanx

Dec 13, 2011
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brilliant!!!!!
by: Anonymous

The best tablet ever so easy to make !!!

Dec 07, 2011
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Quick , easy and great results
by: Anonymous

I have made this several times with perfect results every time. I think the last person to comment must have used too small a bowl .

Oct 22, 2011
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Don't even attempt this
by: Anonymous

Followed exactly with 700w oven.

After 1st 3 mins it overflowed in my microwave making a total mess but was salvageable.

I continued but cooked for 2 mins at a time. To avoid further spills I put cling film on top.

Next time the clingfilm melted into the tablet, so tablet was binned even before I was finished.

I am so disappointed. I can not believe people are getting this recipe to work.

Oct 22, 2011
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Oct 09, 2011
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wHAT DO DO IF TABLET DOESN'T SET
by: Chrissie

Have read my comment and just in case the instructions aren't too clear, step 3 should read:

Lift foil out. If the tablet has set then Bob's your uncle!

Oct 09, 2011
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What to do if tablet does not set
by: Chrissie

I find that the tablet setting is a bit of a hit or a miss. So..........this is what I do.
1.Line the pan with tin foil.
2.Mark squares.
3.If the tablet has set, lift foil out and Bob's your uncle.
4.If tablet hasn't set, but is set enough to handle, I cut the squares (you might have to reshape them a bit) and put them into brown paper lunch bags for however long it takes to dry out. Sometimes it's only a day, others 4/5 (if you can wait that long!).

Try it, it works for me.

Sep 23, 2011
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Fab Tablet and so easy!
by: Anonymous

My problem is it setting before I can get it into the tray - am I cookinf for too long or whisking for too long?

Sep 11, 2011
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Yummy Tablet
by: Anonymous

Made the tablet correctly step by step.For some reason the tablet didnt set properly.I ended up scooping the mixture out & rolled it into balls. Fabulous taste and didnt want to waste it & the tablet balls were a hit in our house.Any tips on how to get it to set properly?

Sep 05, 2011
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Fantastic
by: Linda in Aus

Have used this recipe for years got a new microwave and had trouble with it setting so put it back in for another 90 seconds and it set.

Aug 28, 2011
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set
by: Anonymous

Cannot get my microwave tablet to set is there anything I can do Dont want to throw it away as it taste great but sooooooooo soft

Aug 03, 2011
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fab tablet
by: angie

so easy to make tasted great thankyou

Jun 30, 2011
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Braw
by: Anonymous

worked exactly as it said it would, Thanks:)

Jun 04, 2011
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EASY TABLET
by: LEANNE B CORBY

THIS IS JUST FAB FAB FAB! REALLY EASY TO MAKE BUT I WOULD SAY ONLY MAKE ONE BATCH IN THE MICROWAVE THEN DO NOT MAKE ANOTHER BATCH FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS AS THE MICROWAVE GETS HOTTER AND IT DOES NOT COME OUT AS NICE! ALSO STICK TO RECIPE DON'T BE TEMPTED TO ADD A LITTLE BIT MORE MILK, IT DOSE NOT SET THEN!

HAPPY COOKING X

Jun 03, 2011
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yummy but had to adapt
by: Anonymous

I've made this twice now, the first time as per instructions, which was yummy but didn't set. I had it in the biggest container I could fit in the microwave but had to stop it every 10 secs so it didn't overflow. Probably couldn't get to temperature.

So the second time, I made it in a saucepan, exactly the same recipe but beat it with a wooden spoon constantly and checked it with a thermometer. It actually started setting as I scooped it out this time, so it worked much better - and the constant beating made sure it didn't burn. Great, thanks

May 16, 2011
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Fab Tablet
by: Anonymous

Have spent hours trying to make tablet and then tonight found this recipe, FAB FAB FAB that sums it up

Cheryl
Glasgow

Apr 16, 2011
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FABULOUS AND EASY RECIPE
by: Anonymous

Gosh, never again will I cook this on the stove. What an easy recipe. I personally find some microwaves vary in terms of cooking time so I used a candy thermometer and got the bubbly mix to reach 125 degrees C before beating and setting it. Yum!! The end result was sweet firm and crumbly tablet. I have difficulty storing these as they don't last long bore getting devoured.

Thank you for this fab recipe chef.

Mar 29, 2011
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perfect
by: kirsten

Had promised my ma a batch of tablet went to make it only had evaporated milk, (oh no) then i minded a pal tellin me about tablet in the micro. i found this one. Will never make it in a pot again. Has saved my neck, many thanks

Mar 13, 2011
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Wonderful!
by: dmk_53

This is so easy and taste wonderful. I can't believe it is evaporated milk yet tastes as if it is made with condensed milk. Just set and scoffing already! May need to make another batch before the end of the day

Mar 07, 2011
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BEEN GOOD FOR YEARS
by: Anonymous

fab tablet friend been making it for years

Dec 14, 2010
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FAB TAB
by: Gill

just made it. tastes great and I used evapourated milk. Need a big bowl though as it bubbles up in the microwave and a good whisk at the end. FAB

Nov 10, 2010
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what kind of milk for tablet?
by: currie

I have made tablet for 60 years and I have a message for fellow tablet lovers, DO NOT USE EVAPORATED MILK. only use condensed, this and a stiff beating are the only way for the tablet to set
2lb caster sugar - 8oz lurpak - 1 can condensed milk - a drop of vanilla extract and 3 times at 4 min. in microwave, stirring each 4 min.
Bon appetite. John Currie

Nov 09, 2010
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Microwave Tablet
by: Anonymous

Hi there,

Tablet is delicious but have tried making it 5 times now but I also can't get it to harden. Any tips?

Thanks

Vivian Miller

Oct 25, 2010
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Lovely Jubbly!!!!
by: Liz

Just made this tablet and its 'lovely jubbly'.
Yes, iused evaperated milk and half way through it looked like it was going to curdle but i just kept checking and stirring it.
If everyone doesnt get home soon i might eat it all :) . Will defo make again, so easy!

Aug 21, 2010
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Help
by: Anonymous

Some answers to the previous questions would help - why doesn't it set properly and do we use condensed or evap milk?

Aug 11, 2010
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Microwave tablet
by: Ange Fae Lergi

Mary for a Medal - this tablet is Simply the Best.I cannae keep up wi' demand. From age 3 to 85 the're lovin it.

Aug 10, 2010
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Big Boy
by: Scott fae Livi

Dear Mary, Yir tablet was braw, pure dead brilliant by the way!!

Aug 10, 2010
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Micorwave tablet
by: Angela-Fife

I have a 850 watt microwave . I've made this tablet twice and it goes soft but does not really go solid. Any suggestions to what I'm doing wrong?

Aug 05, 2010
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Delicious !
by: Gillian

Just made this and it's delicious, much easier to make it this way than the traditional method.

Aug 03, 2010
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Microwave Tablet
by: Lorraine

WOW .. THIS IS AMAZING ... I have just made this tablet & it tastes so delish.
So easy to make. Will definitely make this again.

Jul 10, 2010
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Good Tablet
by: Tracey

Thank you for this.

Tablet making is generally such a chore.

This microwave version is so easy and it really does work.

I follow the instructions to the letter - however for my 900 watt oven, I cook for up to 9 minutes maximum. Once I feel the consistency changing, I know it's ready.

The tablet I make is proving very popular, so thank you for taking the hassle out of making it.

Jun 29, 2010
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Help!
by: Chrissie

I've made tried this recipe several times now and more often than not the mixture curdles while cooking. Also, now matter how I adjust the cooking time and whisk the tablet until it's setting, it doesnt' harden as it should. Where am I going wrong? I don't want to give up on it yet as it's such a simple recipe and the tablet tastes so good.

Jun 28, 2010
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MICROWAVE TABLET
by: jENNY

I was given a gift of this tablet from a friend and will definately be making it myself. What is amazing is it is so smooth and you think there is condensed milk in it, tastes the same but it really is evaporated milk.

Apr 12, 2010
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Evaporated or Condensed Milk
by: May

Hi Mary
I've just realised that you wrote in the recipe to use Evaporated Milk. I know in top-of-the-stove tablet, we use Condensed Milk.

So I just wanted to make sure the Evap is correct?

Thanks, May

Apr 08, 2010
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Thank you!
by: May

Hi Mary
I am SO glad you posted this recipe. Tablet, tho' very sweet, is still a nice wee treat now and again. But I, for one, can't be bothered making it. So your recipe for microwave tablet sounds quick and easy, and I'll definitely give it a go.
Thank you
May

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