Mi Oven Sun Dried Tomatoes

Cherry, Grape or small Roma Tomatoes
Olive Oil
Herbs such as Thyme, Rosemary, Basil or Oregano (optional)
Garlic

Preparation

I start the day before by peeling and crushing or dicing in tiny pieces 6 cloves of garlic and add this into 1 cup of Olive oil. Cover and set aside for a day to absorb the garlic in the oil.

Next day

Preheat your oven to 225°F. Halve each Cherry or Grape tomato (no need to de-seed) and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet but leave space between each. Drizzle with olive oil, just enough to make the tomatoes glisten or use a small pastry brush and brush on. Sprinkle herbs on, if you are using them. 

Bake the tomatoes in the oven for about 3-4 hours depending upon size. The small tomatoes Cherry and Grape average 3-4 hrs. You want the tomatoes to be shriveled and dry, but with a little juice left inside, this could take more or less time depending on the size of your tomatoes. When done remove from oven and cool completely. Use right away or pour olive oil over them after placing in a covered storage container. Refrigerate.

• For Roma Tomatoes
• Cover your oven floor in foil.
• Cut Roma tomatoes lengthwise (I make a lot so I cut 24 whole tomatoes to equal 48)
• Roma tomatoes need to be scraped out. Clean the seeds out with a spoon. 

Place lengthwise direct on the oven grills but leave space between. Drizzle with olive oil or use a small pastry brush and brush olive oil on just enough to make the tomatoes glisten. Sprinkle herbs on, if you are using them. 

Bake the tomatoes in the oven for about 6 hours depending upon size. The small tomatoes average 4-6 hrs, larger Romas 6 hrs or longer depending.

When tomatoes are done remove from oven and let them cool. Use them right away if you like or cover them with some olive oil placing in a covered storage container and keep them in the fridge. 

The best summer or anytime condiment ever. Eat as is or put in any salads, soups or sauces you like. Great on burgers. Be creative, these are a wonderful ingredient to add to any recipe for that extra touch.