This Sun Dried Tomato Recipe is actually made using an oven like most "sun" dried tomatoes you buy. This is a really simple recipe but one of my all time favorites. 

It takes some time to cook but it is worth the wait. 

Recipe makes about 8 servings.

Ingredients:

2 pounds small Tomatoes - I like using grape or cherry tomatoes but any will do. 

Olive oil

Sicilian Sea Salt - coarse

Ground Black Pepper

Sicilian Oregano (https://amzn.to/2Zw6QFU - paid affiliate link)

Garlic granulated

Start by washing the tomatoes and making sure they are all dry after washing. Then get the pan ready by either spraying it with olive oil, brushing it with olive oil, or using parchment paper on the bottom. I use a quarter sheet baking pan but you can use what you have on hand. Pre-heat your oven to 275 F. 

Return to the tomatoes and carefully cut each tomato in half and put it on the sheet cut side up until the pan is full or you are out of tomatoes. Then cover the tomatoes lightly in olive oil. I use a spray olive oil from Trader Joes that is 100% Spanish Olive oil. You can use a pastry brush or drizzle olive oil over the top of the tomatoes if you do not have the spray. I have used all these methods effectively. Just make sure to lightly coat the tomatoes and not to douse them in oil.

Season the tomatoes to taste. I use a generous amount of coarse Sicilian Sea Salt and ground pepper, Sicilian Oregano, and granulated garlic. The Sicilian Oregano is not like the oregano you buy in the store normally. It and our salt make a huge difference in the final flavor of these tomatoes. I think once you try them you will never go back to your original spices. 

The seasonings you use and amount you use are up to your taste. But salt is a must. In my opinion the Sicilian Oregano on these is a game changer. 

Place the tomatoes in the oven and wait. Depending on the size and density of the tomatoes  it can take anywhere from 1-3 hours. Typically it will be closer to 2. You want to see the edges of the tomatoes shriveled up and still somewhat plump in the middle like my picture. This again is to your taste. I have cooked them much longer until they are dry and crunchy and made into "tomato chips" and they are wonderful that way too. Cooking is fun. Experiment with different seasonings and timing and enjoy the ride!