The concentrated flavors in these Slow-Roasted Tomatoes are surprisingly fresh. This is a great way to intensify the sweetness of winter tomatoes. They’re great as appetizers – I promised you there won’t be even one left. It’s not just that they’re guilt-free, it’s that they’re simply delicious.
If by chance you do have some left over, they’re great over pasta, either roughly diced, or pureed and turned into a sauce.
I buy balsamic glaze at BJs, but you could make your own, or even substitute the balsamic with a sprinkling of sugar, for prettier results. It’s not about the sugar – you’re just trying to bring out the sweetness of the tomatoes. The herb mixture is optional as well. In lieu of the basil and oregano called for in this recipe, I’ve substituted Herbes de Provence from time to time, and it was heady. Slow-Roasted Tomatoes should be on the menu the next time you invite friends or family to eat at your table.
Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Roma tomatoes
- 1 T balsamic glaze or granulated sugar
- 2 T olive oil
- ½ t salt
- ½ t dried basil
- ½ t dried oregano
- ¼ t black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes – Wash the tomatoes and slice each lengthwise. Use your finger to fish out the seeds and pulp, and discard (or compost). With a paring knife, trim the stem from each tomato half, if necessary. Then arrange the tomatoes cut side up on a lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven and prepare the marinade – Preheat the oven to 200℉, convection roast setting. In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt, basil, oregano and pepper.
- Dress the tomatoes – Sprinkle either a few drops of balsamic glaze or a bit of sugar in each of the tomato halves, then spoon a bit of the marinade in each as well.
- Roast the tomatoes – Roast for about 2 hours, or until the tomatoes are soft and jammy. These are best serve warm or at room temperature.
If you’d like to be notified when new posts are added to this site, please subscribe below, and be sure to click through on the email you receive to confirm your subscription. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, please check your spam folder.
Leave a Reply