Oven Dried Heirloom Tomatoes Food

EASY "OVEN" SUN DRIED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

Steps:

• Remove the hard stem from each tomato, and cut each tomato crosswise. Upside down give each tomato a squeeze to remove seeds, using your finger to scoop out any lingering seeds.
• Place each tomato face up on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Put 1/2 tsp of sugar in each tomato.
• season each tomato with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle all the tomatoes with olive oil.
• Bake in a 180 degree oven for 6 hours on the middle shelf.
• Pack in olive oil when cold, and freeze or refrigerate.

OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Lay the tomatoes in a single layer on a sheet pan and sprinkle with the salt. Cook the tomatoes for 5 to 6 hours or until dried and slightly shriveled, but still plump.
• If not using immediately, store tomatoes in a sealed container in the refrigerator, for 3 to 4 days; or layered in a container with herbs and covered with olive oil. Store, covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a pan with parchment; for thinnest chips, use a Silpat baking mat. Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, on pan, spaced 1/2 to 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with sugar and herbs; season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer pan to oven; dry until juices have stopped running, edges are shriveled, and pieces have shrunken slightly; timing will vary depending on the variety, ripeness, and desired degree of dryness, 1 1/2 to 6 hours. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 3 days, or frozen, for up to 6 weeks.

OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Halve 2 pounds plum tomatoes lengthwise. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet, season with salt and let stand 20 minutes. Roast in a 250 degrees F oven until slightly dry but still juicy, about 4 hours. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme.