Oven Sun Dried Tomatoes Food

OVEN SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200 F, or the lowest setting possible. Resist the temptation to use a higher temperature to speed up the process, as then you'd be cooking the tomatoes, instead of drying them.
• Core the tomatoes, and cut them in half lengthwise (from stem end to tip).
• Squeeze each half gently over a bowl to remove excess liquid and seeds.
• Make a small slit with the tip of a sharp paring knife in the back (skin-side) of each tomato half to help them dry.
• Place a drying rack on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet, and arrange the tomatoes, cut-side up, in a single layer on the rack. Make sure there is a bit of space around each tomato and that they're not touching so they can dry evenly.
• Lightly sprinkle the tomatoes with salt.
• Place baking sheet in the oven and leave until the tomatoes are dehydrated and a bit leathery, but not hard, brittle, or crispy. Check them every hour during drying. Depending on your tomatoes and oven, this can take anywhere from 6 to 12 hours.
• When finished, they should still be somewhat chewy and flexible. Remove from the oven, and let cool. Use in your choice of salads, pasta, or as a pizza topping.

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.

MAKE YOUR OWN SUN-DRIED TOMATOES: OVEN, DEHYDRATOR, OR SUN

Steps:

• TOMATO PREPARATION ALL METHODS.
• Cut out the stem and scar and the hard portion of core lying under it.
• Cut the tomatoes in half, lengthwise. If the tomato is more than about 2 inches long, cut it in quarters.
• Scrape out all of the seeds that you can without removing the pulp.
• Mix together thoroughly basil,oregano, thyme, and salt.
• Sprinkle a small amount of this mixture on each tomato.
• OVEN-DRYING (approximately 12 hours).
• Arrange the tomatoes, with the cut surface up, on non-stick cookie sheets (glass or porcelain dishes are OK.) Do not use aluminum foil or aluminum baking sheets as the acid in the tomato will react with the metal.
• Bake in 170°F oven for about 3 hours.
• Leave the oven door propped open about 3 inches to allow moisture to escape.
• After 3 hours, turn the tomatoes over and press flat with your hand or a spatula.
• Continue to dry, turning the tomatoes every few hours, and gently pressing flatter and flatter, until tomatoes are dry.
• DEHYDRATOR (approximately 8 hours):.
• Place the tomatoes, cut side up, directly onto the dehydrator trays.
• Set dehydrator temperature to about 140°F.
• After 4 or 5 hours, turn the tomatoes over and press flat with your hand or a spatula.
• After a few hours, turn the tomatoes again and flatten gently.
• Continue drying until done.
• SUN-DRYING (approximately 3 days):.
• Dry in hot weather, with relatively low humidity.
• Place tomatoes, cut side down, in shallow wood-framed trays with nylon netting for the bottom of the trays.
• Cover trays with protective netting or cheesecloth.
• Place in direct sun, raised from the ground.
• on blocks or anything else that allows air to circulate under the trays.
• Turn the tomatoes over after about 1 1/2 days, to expose the cut side to the sun.
• Place the trays in a sheltered spot after sundown, or if the weather turns bad.
• ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR ALL METHODS.
• No matter what method you choose, be aware that not all of the tomatoes will dry at the same rate. They do not all have the same amount of moisture, nor do they experience the same temperature and air circulation while they are drying.
• They are done when they are very dry, but still pliable. Texture is about that of a dried apricot. If dried too long, they become tough and leathery. If not dried long enough, they will mold and mildew, unless packed in oil. So watch them carefully while they dry. Try to remove them on an individual basis, before they become tough.

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.

SUN-DRIED TOMATOES IN THE OVEN! SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in half.
• Place on foil lined baking tray.
• Bake at 200 degrees for 8-10 hours.
• Store in mason jar with olive oil.

DO-IT-YOURSELF OVEN SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Quarter tomatoes.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Bake at 200 F or 100°C.
• Bake for 6 hours or until leathery and withered.
• Store up to 6 months in refrigerator.

"SUN-DRIED" TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash tomatoes, pat dry and cut into pieces. For cherry tomatoes, cut in half; for others, cut into pieces, about 2x1", but this isn't fussy!
• Pat dry with paper towels again.
• Spray large baking tray with vegetable oil.
• If you have a cooling rack, place it on the baking tray and lightly spray it, too. (For very small cherry tomatoes, skip this. They'll just fall through as they dry!).
• Spread tomatoes evenly on rack/tray, trying not to have them touch.
• Place in 170 degree oven and let dry for 5-10 hours.
• OR cover with cheese cloth to keep bugs off and place in a really hot car with the windows up, set in the sun.
• Let tomatoes dry until they're crunchy and look like really dry raisins. Taste them! They should crunch!
• For longer storage, place in a freezer bag and freeze.
• When ready to use, take out what you want and cover with boiling water. Let set for about 20 minute.

LOW & SLOW OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 F.
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Lightly oil parchment paper.
• Cut plum tomatoes in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
• Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, sprinkle lightly with salt, sugar, dried oregano, dried basil and garlic powder.
• Place tomatoes cut side DOWN on oiled parchment paper.
• Bake in oven for 2 hours.
• Remove from oven and turn tomatoes so that the cut side is UP.
• Bake for additional 2-6 hours (depending on how dried you want the tomatoes).
• Remove from oven and cool completely.
• To store, transfer tomatoes to jar and cover with olive oil.

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 325 degrees F; position oven racks in the center of the oven.
• Remove the seeds and pulp and discard.
• Pour 1/4 cup oil in each of two glass baking dishes; place tomatoes, cut side down, in the baking dishes.
• Scatter the garlic and thyme among the tomatoes; with a sharp knife, make a slit in each tomato half.
• Bake the tomatoes until the skins start to wrinkle, about 45 minutes; pinch off the skins, flip the tomatoes, and bake again until the surfaces look dry, about 1 hour.
• Flip again and bake until the surfaces again look dry but tomatoes are still slightly plump, 2 hours longer.
• Season with salt and pepper and let cool.
• Discard thyme and peel garlic.
• In 5 half-pint jars, layer tomatoes with garlic; cover, by 1-inch, with additional olive oil.
• Slide a knife inside the jars to release any air bubbles; seal.
• Keep refrigerated up to 2 months; 6 months in freezer.