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Dry tomatoes in olive oil recipe rosii uscate in ulei de masline reteta

Dried tomatoes in olive oil recipe - How to dehydrate tomatoes at home

Learn how to dehydrate tomatoes at home with this easy guide. Preserve their flavor and enjoy delicious, long-lasting dried tomatoes for snacks, cooking, or garnishing your favorite dishes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 20 minutes
Choose Serving Size 1 jar

Ingredients 

  • 1 kg cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 300 ml olive oil

Instructions

Tomatoes prep:

  • Wash the tomatoes well.
  • Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters. You can remove the seeds if you prefer.
  • Sprinkle salt over the tomatoes to help draw out the moisture.

Dehydration:

  • Arrange the tomatoes on the trays of the dehydrator, leaving space between them to allow air circulation.
  • Set the dehydrator to 55-60°C (130-140°F).
  • Dehydrate the tomatoes for 8-12 hours, until they become dry and flexible, but not brittle. The time may vary depending on the thickness of the slices and the water content of the tomatoes.

Checking the tomatoes:

  • Periodically check the tomatoes during the dehydration process. Take them out when they are completely dry.
  • Let the tomatoes cool down completely before putting them in the oil.

Preservation in olive oil:

  • Sterilize jars and lids by boiling or washing in the dishwasher.
  • In a clean jar, arrange layers of dehydrated tomatoes.
  • Optionally add spices such as oregano, basil, garlic or pepper between layers for extra flavor.
  • Pour extra virgin olive oil over the tomatoes until they are completely covered. Make sure there are no air bubbles by gently shaking the jar or using a knife to remove the bubbles.

Storage:

  • Close the jars well with the sterilized lids.
  • Keep the jars in a cool and dark place. Tomatoes dehydrated and preserved in oil can be kept this way for several months.
  • After opening, keep the jars in the refrigerator and consume them within a few weeks.