Easy Cherry Tomato Confit with Garlic and Thyme
This cherry tomato confit is the perfect appetizer for entertaining or a light snack. Sweet tomatoes are roasted in a combination of extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs for delectable treat.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 337kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pints (903 grams) cherry tomatoes red, orange, or yellow
- 1-1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 8 sprigs of thyme
Instructions
Bake the Tomatoes
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Slice each clove of garlic into three (3) pieces. Place the cherry tomatoes in a 3-quart baking dish in a single layer. Place the pieces of garlic and sprigs of thyme in between the tomatoes. Pour the olive oil over the tomatoes, then season the tomatoes with the kosher salt.
- Bake the tomatoes for 30 minutes. Gently stir the tomatoes so the tops of the tomatoes are now on the bottom. Bake the tomatoes for another 40-50 minutes until the tomatoes are shriveled up.
- Remove the tomatoes from the oven and let them cool to room temperature. If using the tomatoes immediately they can be eaten while still warm. If storing in the refrigerator let them cool to room temperature and spoon them into a 2 pint jar.
How to Store the Tomatoes
- Tomato confit can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. If you’ve made a large batch, consider dividing it into smaller portions for easier serving
- Freeze the confit for up to three months in freezer-safe containers. Thaw the confit in the refrigerator for 24 hours before bringing it to room temperature for serving.
Notes
- Use ripe small tomatoes. Ripe tomatoes will be sweet and juicy.
- Taste the tomatoes and the extra virgin olive oil before making this dish. Only use these ingredients if they taste good.
- If the garlic has a green stem in the center remove it before adding it to the pan. The green stem has a bitter flavor and you don’t want that flavor in the confit.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 2379mg | Potassium: 1081mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2504IU | Vitamin C: 116mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg