Cherry Tomato Confit

Confit is a term used when foods are cooked in oil. In this recipe roasting the tomatoes in an infused oil creates a concentrated thick and rich sauce with a slightly sweet tang. Use this flavor packed sauce over pasta, chicken or as a pizza sauce.

Place tomatoes in a 9×13 ceramic or glass baking dish. Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over tomatoes. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour.

Once cooked, use as is, or  put tomatoes into a blender or food processor (not liquid) and purée until smooth. Add some of the liquid if desired until reach your desired consistency.

Cherry Tomato Confit

Marla Hingley

Roasting the tomatoes in an infused oil creates a rich sauce with a slightly sweet tang. Use this flavor packed sauce over pasta, chicken or as a pizza sauce.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp GF balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp thyme or 1 Tbsp fresh
• 2 tsp packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp coarse salt

Instructions

 

• Place tomatoes in a 9x13 ceramic or glass baking dish. Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over tomatoes. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour.
• Pull tomato skins off if desired, or leave on.
• How to use: Drain off liquid (reserving some if needed) and toss whole tomatoes with pasta, or serve over chicken or fish. Or, put tomatoes into a blender or food processor (not liquid) and purée until smooth. Add some of the liquid if desired until reach your desired consistency and use as a pasta sauce, pizza sauce or a sauce over chicken or fish.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in fridge for up to 5 days.

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