Traditional Scottish Butterscotch Candy – a delicious recipe with sugar, water, sweet butter, lemon juice, cream of tartar, vanilla. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
["Well oil an 11"" x 7"" shallow baking tin pan. Put the water and lemon juice in a heavy-based saucepan and heat until slightly warm.", "Stir in the sugar and continue to heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the sugar has been thoroughly dissolved. Don't allow it to boil.", "Stir in the cream of tartar and bring to the boil to 242F on a sugar thermometer (or until a teaspoon ful of the mixture forms a soft ball when it is dropped into a cup of cold water).", "Remove from the heat and beat in the butter. Return to the heat and boil to 280F or when a teaspoon of the mixture forms a thin thread when dropped into a cup of cold water. (The thread will bend and break when pressed between the fingers)", "Remove from the heat and beat in the vanilla extract. Pour into the oiled tin and leave until it is almost set.", "Then mark into small rectangles with a knife.", "When it is competely set, break into pieces and store in an airtight container."]
639
kcal
Calories
17
g
Fat
125
g
Carbs
FatCarbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2/3 cup water, 3/8 cup sweet butter, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.
Yes, Traditional Scottish Butterscotch Candy falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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