RECIPES
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Leaf'd Box | September 9, 2020
Tomatoes have hundreds of uses, and as you're seeing at this point in the season, they can produce a ton of fruit on each plant!
A great way to enjoy them for longer is by finding recipes that preserve them. Sun-dried tomatoes are delicious and can have many uses in all kinds of recipes, from salads, to pastas, to sandwiches or dips, and anything you can imagine! Here's one of our favorite ways to make them.
INGREDIENTS
To preserve your tomatoes, you will need the following:
- 4 pounds of tomatoes
- Salt (to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Prepare the Tomatoes
Preheat oven to 200 F. Wash and halve the tomatoes. Smaller tomatoes tend to work better since they will dry faster.
Step 2: De-Seed and Season
Gently squeeze out the seeds and place the tomatoes on a non-stick cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
Step 3: Bake
Bake until they appear dried and have a leathery texture. This could take all day, so be sure to start this in the morning. You can remove smaller pieces as they become dried and leave the larger pieces to dry longer.
Step 4: Preserve
Preserve the dried tomatoes by placing them in a jar, pushing them down, and filling with olive oil to cover them. Enjoy in any way you'd like!
We hope you’ve enjoyed growing tomatoes with us this season! Feel free to show us how you enjoy your sun-dried tomatoes by tagging us @leafedbox on Instagram!
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