Tomato Confit Recipe From Oprah Magazine

TOMATO CONFIT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. If using larger tomatoes, such as beefsteak or plum, slice in half; if using cherry tomatoes, leave whole. Place tomatoes in a baking dish in an even layer; add garlic, ginger, and basil. Add enough olive oil to cover. Bake uncovered until soft and brown, 2-2½ hours. (Note: If using small tomatoes, begin checking for doneness after 1 hour.)
• Confit is done when tomatoes are lightly brown and have collapsed. Drain the oil and reserve. Reserve tomatoes; discard the garlic, ginger, and basil. Serve tomatoes on thick slices of crusty bread, with reserved oil for dipping. (Tomatoes will last up to 1 week refrigerated; oil will last up to 2 weeks refrigerated.)

TOMATO CONFIT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Toss the tomatoes with the olive oil, thyme, red pepper flakes and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack and arrange the tomato halves cut-side up on the rack. Cook the tomatoes until shriveled and tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Serving suggestions: Roughly chop the tomatoes, transfer to a serving bowl, top with freshly grated Parmesan and serve with crostini. Use as a condiment for roasted fish or chicken or stir into store-bought tomato sauce to improve the flavor.

TOMATO CONFIT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with cooking parchment or a silicone mat.
• Cut each tomato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds, using a grapefruit spoon, melon-baller, or small measuring spoon. If you drain the seeds and gel through a fine mesh strainer you'll have tomato water for another use.
• Place the tomato halves, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Add the herbs and garlic, if using. I like to tuck one or two slivers inside each half, rather than sprinkling them on top.
• Roast, turning the pan occasionally, about 3 hours, until the tomatoes are quite flat and much of the liquid is gone. Take one out, let it cool, and taste it. If the flavor is not concentrated enough, cook them a little longer until you are happy with the result.
• Use them immediately or pack the tomatoes and any remaining juices into a storage container. They will keep several days under refrigeration.