Easy Slow Roasted Tomatoes Recipe - How to Make Oven-Dried Tomatoes

Homemade oven-dried tomatoes are incredibly easy to make, and can be made out of any type of tomato (though I prefer the sweet, small tomatoes). The resulting product is a delicious, chewy snack that tastes exactly like sun dried tomatoes. You can use them in salads, for pasta dishes or just as a snack. You can also store them in olive oil if you have a lot made.

Ingredients For Oven-Dried Tomatoes

• Plum or Roma tomatoes
• Salt
• Sugar
• Olive oil
• Garlic cloves
• Tried basil
• Thyme

How To Make Homemade Slow Roasted Tomatoes

1. Wash the tomatoes. Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise and remove the core in each half. Use a spoon to scoop out the tomato seeds. 
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Sprinkle tomatoes with sugar and salt,
3. Heat oven to 200F (90C) and dry until the tomatoes are shriveled around the edges but still plump. about 4-5 hours. leave the door slightly open. The time may change according to size of the tomatoes.
4. Transfer the tried tomatoes to sterilized jar. Between each 2-3 layers put sliced garlic, 1/4 tsp thyme and 1/4 tsp basil.
5. Heat 1 - 1.5 cups of olive oil (don’t bring to a boil) and pour into the jar to full cover. let sit 24 hours before using.

How to Make Oven-Dried Tomatoes Video

Have you ever tried making dried tomatoes at home? I know, it sounds like a lot of work, but trust me, it's not. All you need is your oven, some ripe tomatoes and some olive oil. You basically roast them for a few hours until they get a bit wrinkled and their flavor intensifies.

The result is absolutely amazing: Dried tomatoes in olive oil that taste exactly like sun-dried tomato — sweet, delicious, flavorful and perfect as a snack or as an addition to any salad or pasta dish!