Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 lbs tomatoes
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • Several basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  • If the tomatoes are small (e.g. grape, cherry, Roma), cut them in half. If they are larger, cut them in quarters.
  • Place the tomatoes cut side up in one layer in a baking dish. You may need more than one baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the tomatoes with olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast the tomatoes until they are dry. The small ones will take 2 or 3 hours, while the large ones will take 5 or more hours.
  • Refrigerate and use within 3 days, or freeze for up to 6 months.