Oven-dried tomatoes, also known as sun-dried tomatoes, are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They have a concentrated flavor and a chewy texture that makes them a great addition to salads, pasta dishes, pizzas, and more. Making your own oven-dried tomatoes is easy and rewarding, and allows you to control the ingredients and the flavor of the final product. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making oven-dried tomatoes, as well as some tips and tricks for getting the best results.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 4h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
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.
ROASTED TOMATOES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut sides up, in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper over the tomatoes. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the tomatoes are concentrated and beginning to caramelize. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SPICY OVEN DRIED TOMATOES
I dare you to keep these for three weeks. We can't help but nibble them right out of the oven. Use in any recipe that calls for sundried tomatoes, or make up your own!
Provided by Geema
Categories Vegetable
Time 8h40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 225.
- Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise.
- Seed and squeeze out the excess juice without crushing the tomatoes.
- Lay the tomatoes in a single layer, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine all the spice ingredients and the lemon juice.
- Sprinkle the tomatoes with the spice mixture.
- Drizzle or spray the tomatoes with a small amount of olive oil.
- Bake in the oven for 8 hours or overnight, or until the tomatoes are medium-dry.
- Remove from the oven, cool completely and serve.
- To store, transfer the tomatoes into a jar, and pour over a thin layer of olive oil to seal the top.
- Cover tightly with the jar lid.
- Will keep for about 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
ITALIAN OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES IN OLIVE OIL
These wonderful tomatoes can be put on toasted bread with cheese to make bruschetta or you can add them to pasta dishes. They also make yummy garnishes and are good in salads. Don't throw the olive oil away when the tomatoes are gone! It will be infused with tomato flavor and is great to use in salad dressings or on pasta. The tomatoes will keep up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 4 half pints
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 225°.
- Combine tomatoes, 2 T. olive oil, herbs, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl.
- Arrange tomatoes in rows on a parchment-lined cookie sheet; bake 1 hr.
- Cool to room temperature, about 15 min.
- Place in 4 half-pint canning jars.
- Add remaining olive oil to cover tomatoes in each jar.
- tightly cover jars.
- Refrigerate.
- **Note: Olive oil will solidify in the refrigerator, but this won't affect the tomatoes. The oil will re-liquify at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1516.1, Fat 168.9, SaturatedFat 23.3, Sodium 591.3, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 0.9
OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES
We owned an organic greenhouse and business that included classes. I had 100 tomato varieties to work with, so I started oven-drying them and taught my students, too. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 5h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds with water; bring to a boil. Cut a shallow "X" on the bottom of each tomato. Place tomatoes, a few at a time, in boiling water just until skin at the "X" begins to loosen, about 30 seconds. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Pull off and discard skins., Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise. Combine tomatoes, oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer tomatoes, cut side up, to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast until tomatoes are soft and slightly shriveled, about 5 hours. Cool completely; refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes: This will ensure that your oven-dried tomatoes have the best flavor and texture.
- Slice the tomatoes evenly: This will help them to dry evenly in the oven.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices: This will add flavor and complexity to your oven-dried tomatoes.
- Store your oven-dried tomatoes properly: They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Oven-dried tomatoes are a delicious and versatile way to enjoy tomatoes all year round. They can be used as a snack, an appetizer, or an ingredient in a variety of dishes. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own oven-dried tomatoes at home. So next time you have a bounty of tomatoes, give oven-drying a try!
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