Slow Roasted Tomatoes

By jdwooten

This simple preparation brings out the natural sweetness in plum tomatoes.

Ingredients

• 3 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, cut side up. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with thyme leaves; season with salt and pepper.

Roast until tomatoes begin to collapse, brushing occasionally with pan juices, about 90 minutes.