Honey & Thyme Tomatoes

Roasting brings out the sweetness of tomatoes, perfect with bread.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs tomatoes
• 1  garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 2  sprigs thyme, leaves stripped
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1  teaspoon coarse grain mustard
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F Halve the tomatoes and put them, cut side up, in a single layer in a large ovenproof dish or baking tray.
2. Tuck a sliver of garlic into each tomato half and scatter over most of the thyme leaves. Drizzle with the oil, season generously, then bake for 30-40 mins or until the tomatoes are soft and juicy. Leave to cool.
3. Can be roasted and chilled up to 3 days ahead. Bring to room temperature before serving.
4. To serve, carefully lift the tomatoes onto a serving plate and pour over some of the juices from the roasting dish.
5. Whisk together the honey, vinegar, mustard and a little seasoning to make a dressing, drizzle over the tomatoes and scatter with a few more thyme leaves.