How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes – Easy to make and bursting with flavor, you’ll LOVE having these flavorful sun-dried tomatoes on hand. You can stir them into your pasta, add them to your salads, or just snack on ’em plain! Kept in oil in a mason jar in the refrigerator or frozen in a resealable bag – these delicious sun dried tomatoes will give you a taste of summer long past August. Enjoy!

Ingredients you need

•     2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
•     1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
•     1 teaspoon thyme or dried oregano (optional)
•     Kosher salt
•     Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. To make the sun dried tomatoes: Preheat your oven to 225°F (110ºC) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes with oil and thyme or oregano (if using), and season with salt and pepper.

2. Arrange tomatoes cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 4 to 4 hours and 45 minutes, until fully dried out. Store the sun-dried tomatoes in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. Enjoy!