Ginger Tablet

This is a delectable sweet which simply melts in the mouth and is quite addictive. Arranged in small boxes or jars it makes an ideal Christmas gift. It is a little like fudge, but is much crisper, and not at all chewy. Tablet is quite straight-forward to make as long as you follow the instructions carefully. as the temperature is crucial to the texture, a sugar thermometer is necessary - unless you are totally confident about testing for the hard-ball stage.

Ingredients
450 Gram Granulated sugar (1 lb)
150 ml Evaporated milk ( 1/4 pint)
Pinch Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla essence
2 Tablespoon Crystallised ginger (chopped)