Confit Tomatoes

Method

1. I

   Preheat the oven to 200°F.

2. II

   Place the tomatoes, cut side up, in a baking dish and sprinkle with salt and thyme.

3. III

   Drizzle evenly with oil.

4. IV

   Bake, without stirring, for 4 hours. Tomatoes with shrink and get deliciously soft and melty, but will not dry out.

5. V

   Pack in a jar covered with a little more oil and store in the fridge up to 1 month.