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Easy Tomato Confit

Sweet summer tomatoes are slow cooked in the oven with olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper and a handful of fresh thyme.  
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Keyword: tomato, topping
Servings: 12
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 12 cloves garlic, sliced or crushed (less is cloves are large)
  • handful of fresh, tender thyme sprigs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 275°F.  Spread the tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet.  They should just about fill the pan in a single layer.  Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and sugar.  Toss gently to coat.  
  • Add the garlic to the pan making sure it is in the olive oil.  If the oil does not cover the bottom of the pan, add a little more so there are no dry spots.  Add the thyme sprigs under the tomatoes so they are also in the oil.  Bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until some of the tomatoes have burst.
  • Cool to room temperature.  Spoon the tomatoes into jars, discard the thyme sprigs, then pour the garlic, oil and any tomato juices into the jars to cover the tomatoes.  
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to two months.  Serve as a topping for bruschetta, with goat cheese or ricotta.  Use as a topping for pizzas, or toss with hot pasta for a delicious dinner.  Great on grilled cheese sandwiches too!

Notes

  • Thanks Cooking Light for the inspiration!
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 958IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg