A sweet treat
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (31g)
- Sodium 0 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- Melt the butter, syrup, milk & water and condensed milk
- When melted add sugar and keep on low heat till the sugar has melted, bring to the boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Take off the heat and whisk with an electric mixer till it starts to get thick this is what makes it creamy, then pour into a greased tin
Dense, sugary confections require careful pairing to balance their inherent richness. Tart green apple wedges or sharp cheddar cheese cut through the heavy milk solids and dense sucrose structure effectively. Strong black coffee or unsweetened Earl Grey tea provides the necessary bitterness to contrast against the intense sweetness of the block. Historically rooted in Scottish confectionery traditions, this style relies on prolonged simmering to caramelize dairy sugars without scorching the butterfat. Maintaining a low heat initially ensures the sugar crystals dissolve completely before the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Dissolve the sugar entirely over low heat before bringing the liquid to a rolling boil to prevent graininess in the final product.
- Simmer the mixture for precisely twenty minutes to allow sufficient moisture evaporation.
- Whisk the hot mass with an electric mixer immediately off the heat to incorporate air and develop a creamy texture.
- Store the cooled blocks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Grease the setting tin thoroughly with neutral oil or butter to facilitate clean removal after the confection hardens.
Crisp tart apples offer an ideal textural contrast to the dense, yielding bite of the finished confection. Bitter beverages cleanse the palate between pieces, preventing palate fatigue from the high sugar content.
