Do you usually have an over abundance of cherry tomatoes?  Drying them is another wonderful way of preserving them.   I always have more than I know what to do with.  

I usually keep an assembly line going with cherry tomatoes when drying them during the summer.  I slice them in half; marinate them over night in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs.  

The next day, I layer them on a cookie sheet and dry them in the oven at 200 degrees for eight hours.  You can use just about any herbs you like or have on hand.  I repeating the process as my tomatoes ripen.  You can also add peppers to add more flavor.

They transform into a deep, rich tasting tomato that is great as a topping on crusty bread.   You can store them in the refrigerator and use them as needed. 
By Miss Lady Bug
 


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Susie
03/31/2012 3:32am

I'm working on a planter that is a complete salad....I'll shoot you a photo soon...:) Have a great Weekend....

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MLBug
03/31/2012 6:34am

Please do... I would love to see it! Thanks!

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Nikki
07/11/2012 1:04am

Great idea!

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MLBug
07/11/2012 2:16pm

Thanks Nikki, I hope you will try the recipe - I love it on bread.

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suzan
07/18/2012 9:01pm

I will be doing this as I have an over abundance of cherry tomatoes and I love this idea of drying them and they look yummy! What a great idea

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MLBug
07/19/2012 10:11am

Hey Suzan! They are so delicious! Do try this recipe; it's so good

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Dr. Prepper
03/25/2013 5:33am

8 hours in 200 dergees makes this process bloody expensive

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MLBug
03/25/2013 10:55am

Thanks Dr. Prepper for your comment. If you are worried about the cost, you could make a one time investment in a food dehydrator. Solar food dehydrators are also available. p.s. I've heard you can actually dry them on the dashboard of a hot car!

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Dr. Prepper
03/25/2013 12:42pm

right, solar dehidrator seems to be ok.
In my country oven drying is a kind of luxury. :)

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MLBug
03/26/2013 1:02am

My husband said his Armenian granny would put fruit, etc. right out on the windowsill during the hot summer days to dry out. She didn't mind if it got grit on it or not! The kids loved it... grit and all! You gotta love that story Dr. Prepper!

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