Description
These oven-dried cherry tomatoes are a simple and delicious way to preserve the flavor of ripe summer tomatoes. Slowly dried in the oven with herbs and olive oil, they make a great addition to salads, pastas, sandwiches, or antipasto platters.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them cut side up on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place in the oven and dry for 3 to 4 hours, or until the tomatoes are shriveled but still slightly moist.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for long-term storage.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm cherry tomatoes for best results.
- Drying time may vary depending on the size and moisture content of the tomatoes.
- You can store dried tomatoes in olive oil with herbs for added flavor.
- Great for pasta, salads, and sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Oven-Dried
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
