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Flavorful Cherry Tomato Confit with Garlic and Thyme

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A rich and concentrated cherry tomato confit slow-cooked with garlic and thyme, perfect for adding a gourmet touch to simple meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) cherry tomatoes
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Rinse cherry tomatoes and pat dry. Thinly slice garlic cloves and strip thyme leaves from stems, keeping a few sprigs whole.
  3. Place cherry tomatoes in an oven-safe baking dish. Add sliced garlic and thyme leaves, then drizzle olive oil evenly over everything. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if using.
  4. Gently toss with a spoon or spatula to coat ingredients without smashing the tomatoes.
  5. Roast in the oven for 40-50 minutes, checking at 40 minutes. Tomatoes should be soft but still hold their shape, with oil gently bubbling.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. The confit will thicken and flavors will deepen as it cools.
  7. Transfer to a jar or airtight container with the oil and garlic. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

Keep the oven temperature low and slow to avoid bursting tomatoes and burning garlic. Use good quality olive oil as it carries flavor and preserves the confit. The confit tastes better after a day or two and can be stored up to one week in the fridge submerged in oil. If tomatoes burst early, use the juices as a flavorful sauce.

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