Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes (Tomato Confit)
This cherry tomato confit is one of the simplest, most flavorful ways to preserve the taste of summer. Roasting tomatoes low and slow with garlic concentrates their sweetness and creates a rich, savory oil you’ll want to pour on everything. It takes almost no effort and is endlessly versatile!
Servings: 2.5 cups
Calories: 847kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cherry tomatoes washed and dried
- 8 cloves garlic peeled and lightly smashed
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F.
- Place the tomatoes in a 9x13 baking dish, trying to keep them in a single layer as much as possible (some overlap is okay). Pour in the olive oil.
- Scatter the smashed garlic cloves and thyme sprigs over the tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Roast for 1 - 1½ hours. Check after 1 hour. The tomatoes should be softened and some may have started to burst.
- Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven. Let it cool slightly in the baking dish for about 10-15 minutes.
- While still warm (but not piping hot), stir in fresh basil leaves. They will wilt slightly.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. The oil will solidify; let it come to room temperature or gently warm to liquefy before serving.
Notes
- Oven temperatures can vary. For your first time making this, check a little early to avoid over-roasting.
- Don’t mince the fresh garlic. A light smash is all you need to release flavor without burning.
- Use good quality ingredients since you’ll taste every component in the final product.
- For easier cleanup, line your baking dish with parchment paper or place it on a cookie sheet to catch drips.
- Don’t discard the infused oil! Use it in salad dressings, to roast vegetables, to dip bread or top sandwiches and pizza.
Nutrition
Calories: 847kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 87g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 63g | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1892IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg
