Best Oven Dried Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

OVEN-DRIED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275°F.
• Combine the cherry tomatoes, thyme, garlic, salt, and olive oil in a large mixing bowl and toss to thoroughly coat the tomatoes.
• Spread out the tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the tomatoes are shriveled and sweet but not browned, about 1 1/2 hours. Rotate the pan every 30 minutes for even cooking.

OVEN DRIED GRAPE OR CHERRY TOMATOES - AKA SUN DRIED

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Add one layer of grape or cherry tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and fresh herbs if desired.
• Roast in a 200° F oven for about 2 hours.
• Watch carefully through the oven window. Try NOT to open the door as you will let out the heat and increase the cooking time.
• Tomatoes vary in size so the time is approximate. When they are shriveled and getting dry, remove them and allow them to cool. A little more moisture will evaporate.
• Return to the oven if you feel they need to cook more. Note the amount of time so that you have it for future reference.
• Store in a loosely sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator for a few days. Then seal tightly and store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

OVEN DRIED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 225F. Halve cherry or grape tomatoes crosswise, or Romas lengthwise. Foil and oil baking sheet . Place tomatoes in single layer, and pour more oil such that tomatoes glisten. Salt & pepper tomatoes and/or sprinkle with herb of choice. If desired, bake fresh herb leaves until crispy. Store in frig in olive oil (or not)/ Bake tomatoes in oven, 2-3 hours; check at 2 hours to see how they are doing.