How to Make Oven-Dried Tomatoes - Slow-Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

Learn how to make homemade oven-dried tomatoes in olive oil. they taste exactly like sun dried tomato. it's good for salads, for pasta dishes or just as a snack.


Ingredients:

• 5.5 pounds (2.5kg) plum or Roma tomatoes
• 2-3 tbsp Salt 
• 2-3 tbsp Sugar
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 2-3 tsp tried basil 
• 2-3 tsp thyme

Directions:
1. wash the tomatoes. Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise and remove the core in each half. Use a spoon to scoop out the tomato seeds.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Sprinkle tomatoes with sugar and salt,
3. Heat oven to 200F (90C) and dry until the tomatoes are shriveled around the edges but still plump. about 4-5 hours. leave the door slightly open. The time may change according to size of the tomatoes.
4. Transfer the tried tomatoes to sterilized jar. Between each 2-3 layers put sliced garlic, 1/4 tsp thyme and 1/4 tsp basil.
5. Heat 1 - 1.5 cups of olive oil (don’t bring to a boil) and pour into the jar to full cover. let sit 24 hours before using.

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