Confit Tomatoes

Submitted by YummySmellsca

"A decadent topping for sandwiches made with the best Summer has to offer! It also makes a great pasta "sauce" with torn basil and oregano added in too."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 16 large plum tomatoes, halved, seeded and peeled
• salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°F.
2. Place the tomatoes, cut side up, in a baking dish and sprinkle with salt and thyme.
3. Drizzle evenly with oil.
4. Bake, without stirring, for 4 hours. Tomatoes with shrink and get deliciously soft and melty, but will not dry out.
5. Pack in a jar covered with a little more oil and store in the fridge up to 1 month.