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Cherry Tomato Confit

Any variety of cherry tomatoes will work here, and I recommend using several, just because it's pretty. Once made, this keeps several weeks in the fridge. Keep the tomatoes covered by the olive oil.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cherry tomatoes
  • 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and separated
  • salt
  • 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, or thyme or basil or oregano

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 225°F. Arrange the tomatoes in one layer in sheet pans. Scatter the garlic cloves among them. Drizzle the olive oil over everything and sprinkle everything with salt. Set in the oven for between 2 and 5 hours.
  2. When the tomatoes have collapsed and have simmered for at least 1 hour, sprinkle the herbs over everything. Turn off the heat and leave the pans in the oven. Once everything has returned to room temperature, pack into containers. This will keep several weeks in the fridge.

Notes

  • If you happen to have large cherry tomatoes, slice them in half. And yes, this works with large tomatoes, but you will need to chop them. 
  • Ingredients matter. Use fresh tomatoes, and good olive oil. 
  • Err on cooking this longer than shorter. You want the garlic to be soft. You want the flavors to marry. 
  • Use whatever herb you like. I prefer rosemary, but oregano, marjoram, sage, mint, parsley, savory, basil, etc. are all very nice. 
  • Puree this for a crazy good pasta sauce. Or just spoon it on as is. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 265mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 569IU (11%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 265mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 569IU 11%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.