Best Semi Confit Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

SEMI-CONFIT CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, garlic, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook until tomatoes are tender, but not soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Let tomatoes cool completely in skillet. Transfer tomatoes to a jar or bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Keep refrigerated, until ready to use, up to 2 weeks. Season with salt and pepper just before using.

CONFIT CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°F. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Using a paring knife, mark a shallow X on the bottom of each tomato. Add to the boiling water for 3 to 4 seconds. Immediately transfer to an ice bath and, once cool, remove the skins with a paring knife, being careful not to cut into the flesh. Toss the peeled tomatoes in the olive oil, salt, and sugar. Place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 1 1/2 hours, until the tomatoes are slightly shriveled and about one-quarter of their original size. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

CHERRY TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-by 1 1/3-inch tart ring; set aside. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to a round about 1/16-inch-thick. With a dry pastry brush, sweep off the excess flour; fit dough into prepared tart ring, pressing it into the edges. Trim even with top of ring. Gently prick the bottom of tart with the tines of a fork. Chill tart shell until firm, about 20 minutes.
• Line tart dough with parchment paper, leaving at least a 1-inch overhang. Fill with pie weights. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove tart from ring and transfer to a wire rack; let cool.
• Meanwhile, cook rice in boiling salted water for 18 minutes. Drain rice and run under cold water; drain again. Pour rice into a large bowl along with mustard and heavy cream; mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture into cooled tart shell. Top rice with cherry tomatoes and sprinkle over basil leaves. Season with Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; serve immediately.

RED AND YELLOW CHERRY TOMATO CONFIT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spread tomatoes and garlic out on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with rosemary, crushed red pepper, a large pinch of salt and several grinds of pepper. Bake until tomatoes are wrinkled and fragrant, about 45 minutes, shaking pan once or twice. Transfer tomato pan to a rack to cool. Discard garlic. Use confit in salads, or serve over dishes like pasta, fresh ricotta cheese or polenta, or on grilled meats, fish or fowl.