Maryland Caramel Tomatoes Food

MARYLAND CARAMEL TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Adjust oven rack to upper middle position and heat oven to 400.
• 2. Arrange tomatoes in large ovenproof skillet, cored side up. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper, then sprinkle brown sugar over the top. Dot the tomatoes evenly with the butter. Bake til tomatoes are tender and lightly browned, about 1 hour, basting with juices every 15 minutes.
• 3. using potholders (the skillet handle will be hot. remove skillet from oven and transfer to stovetop. Cook tomatoes over medium high heat, basting every 5 minutes and adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a rapid simmer, til sauce is thick and syrup, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve. Serves 8
• 4. To peel tomatoes, with a paring knife, score an X at each tomatoes base. Simmer tomatoes in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds. After cooling the tomatoes in ice water for 1 minute, use the knife to remove strips of loosened peel, starting at the X on each tomato's base.

MARYLAND CARAMEL TOMATOES

Steps:

• Note: To peel tomatoes, score an X at each tomato's base. Plunge in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds. Cool in ice water for 1 minute. Use a knife to remove peel, starting at the X on base.
• Adjust oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
• Arrange tomatoes in a large ovenproof skillet, cored side up.
• Season with salt and peppers, then sprinkle with brown sugar.
• Dot tomatoes evenly with butter.
• Bake until tender and lightly browned, about 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes.
• Remove skillet from the oven and transfer to the stove top. Cook over medium-low heat, basting every 5 minutes and adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a rapid simmer, until the sauce is thick and syrupy, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Makes 8 servings.

CARAMEL MARSHMALLOW TREATS

Steps:

• Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the milk, caramels and butter over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the cinnamon and vanilla., Place Rice Krispies in a shallow bowl. With a toothpick, dip each marshmallow into warm caramel mixture; turn to coat. Press bottoms into Rice Krispies; place treats on prepared pans. Let stand until set.

CARAMELIZED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes in a baking dish.
• Season with salt and pepper, then dot with butter.
• Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.
• Mix diced veggies with brown sugar and cook over low heat in a medium pan, stirring, for about 10 minutes.
• Make a paste of flour, 1 tsp salt, lemon juice, and a small amount of water (enough to make a paste).
• Stir into the veggie mixture and cook until thick and smooth.
• Pour over baked tomatoes.