{Recette} Recette de tomates cerises confites

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is healthier.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried thyme is more shelf-stable and oregano is often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can provide a similar aromatic quality.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey can add sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).

Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes thoroughly.

In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and sugar.

Toss the ingredients gently to coat the tomatoes evenly.

Spread the tomatoes in a single layer in the dish.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours until the tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Discard the bay leaves and any thyme stems.

Store the confit in a jar, covering the tomatoes with the oil.

Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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