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Close-up of roasted cherry tomatoes glistening in olive oil, with sprigs of fresh herbs such as thyme and basil, showing a mix of vibrant red and golden-brown colors.

Cherry Tomato Confit

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Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes steeped in olive oil with garlic, thyme, and basil—jammy, rich, and endlessly versatile.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Dressing/Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: Californian, Mediterranean
Calories: 4013

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pt Cherry tomatoes stems removed
  • ½ cup Basil leaves
  • 2 cups Extra-virgin olive oil enough to submerge
  • 4 cloves Garlic smashed
  • 3 Thyme sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Equipment

  • Large baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Pairing Knife

Method
 

Prep Tomatoes
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water and keep nearby.
  3. Score an X on the bottom of each tomato.
  4. Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 20 seconds, then immediately transfer to the ice bath.
  5. Once cool, gently peel skins from the tomatoes using your fingers.
Roast + Infuse
  1. Arrange peeled tomatoes in a single layer in a baking dish.
  2. Pour in olive oil until tomatoes are just submerged. Add garlic, basil, thyme, and kosher salt.
  3. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 4013kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 10gFat: 433gSaturated Fat: 60gPolyunsaturated Fat: 46gMonounsaturated Fat: 316gSodium: 2441mgPotassium: 2170mgFiber: 7gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 5404IUVitamin C: 226mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 10mg

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