In the Aegean islands, these tomatoes are made under the August sun, this is a heritage recipe that has been passed down through the generations. You can use them, in meals, in your cooking, in your salads or on their own as a meze!
Serves1 Jar
Cooks In35
DifficultyEasy Peasy
Ingredients
30 acorn-shaped cherry tomatoes
1 clove garlic, crushed
5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. ?ower of salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh oregano
2 pinches sugar
Method
Preheat oven to 340°F.
With a brush, lightly oil a baking tray.
Wash cherry tomatoes thoroughly, dry well and halve lengthwise.
Line up on an oiled tray, cut side up.
Put garlic and olive oil in a bowl and mix with a fork.
Brush the tomatoes with the garlic olive oil mixture.
Sprinkle with salt, freshly ground pepper and ?nely chopped herbs.
Finally, dust with a little sugar.
Cook for 35 minutes at 300°F, cool and place in a jar.
Fill to the top with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and store jar in a cool, dark place for many months.