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Sun Dried Tomatoes

Delicious Homemade Sun-Dried Tomatoes for Your Pantry

This recipe for homemade sun-dried tomatoes elevates your meals with a burst of flavor and natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tomatoes
  • 1.5 pounds small tomatoes Choose Campari, Roma, grape, or cherry for best flavor
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt Enhances flavor and aids drying
For the Oil Infusion
  • 0.75 cup olive oil Extra virgin for best flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried basil Subtle herbal note

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Roasting Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
  2. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  3. Cut the tomatoes in half, quarters, or sixths depending on size.
  4. Toss the cut tomatoes with salt in a large bowl, then spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 3 hours, then gently press and flip the tomatoes.
  6. Continue baking for an additional 3 hours or until leathery yet pliable.
  7. Cool the tomatoes completely on the baking sheet.
  8. Store in a jar covered with olive oil and basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving for an added flavor kick.

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