Cherry Tomato Confit
Cherry tomato confit with garlic and thyme is slow-roasted until soft and silky, perfect for spreading on bread or spooning over meats.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 33kcal
Equipment
- quarter sheet pan
- small knife or paring knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound Cherry Tomatoes about 4 cups
- 4-6 Garlic Cloves
- 5-8 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225°F.
- Slice or smash the GARLIC CLOVES and scatter them over a quarter sheet pan.
- Add the CHERRY TOMATOES and FRESH THYME.
- Season generously with KOSHER SALT and BLACK PEPPER.
- Pour EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL over the tomatoes—use enough to coat them well, about ⅓ to ½ cup.
- Roast for 1.5 hours or until the tomatoes are soft, wrinkled, and bursting but not browned.
- Let cool slightly before transferring everything, including oil and aromatics, to a clean jar or container.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or longer as desired.
Notes
You can use any tomatoes you like—cherry, grape, or chopped larger tomatoes. This recipe is flexible and works well with whatever you have on hand.
You can either coat or submerge the tomatoes. Use enough oil to either generously coat or fully submerge them—both methods work. Submersion gives you more infused oil to reuse while coating them saves money.
Cook low and slow. While 1.5 hours at 225°F is a great baseline, some cooks roast for up to 3 hours to achieve an ultra-soft, jammy texture.
Save that infused oil. It's loaded with garlic and thyme flavor—use it for salad dressings, drizzling over cooked veggies, or even dipping bread.
Try different aromatics. In addition to thyme and garlic, experiment with rosemary, sage, or lemon zest for a different flavor profile.
Freeze if needed. For longer storage, freeze tomato confit in small jars or silicone cubes and thaw as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg