Best Tomato Confit Recipe | Preserve Summer & Serve on Crusty Bread

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can provide a similar aromatic quality.

garlic

💰Cheaper: garlic powder

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Oregano can substitute for thyme in flavor.

Prep the garlic by cutting off the core and peeling the skin off.

Add cherry tomatoes and garlic to a large roasting pan.

Fully submerge the tomatoes in garlic and olive oil, pushing the garlic into the oil.

Season with a little salt.

Bake for 45 minutes at 265°F (130°C) until the tomatoes are jammy and garlic is caramelized.

Transfer to a sterilized jar along with the infused oil.

Make toast by drizzling sourdough with olive oil and cooking in a pan on medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

Spread a clove of garlic on the toast, add goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of infused oil, finishing with fresh basil.

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