Farm Stand Purchase: Plum Tomatoes

Drying Tomatoes

Plum tomatoes are meaty and have less seed, this is why they dry quicker than other tomatoes.

Sun Drying

This method needs to be done in a dry climate. As moisture encourages mold to form.
All you need is a simple wooden frame with nylon screen, stack frames on top of each other. The suns power drys the tomatoes.

Oven Drying

Brush the seeded halved tomatoes lightly with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet at a low heat...150 degrees. This process takes all day.( at least 8 hours) .Turning the tomatoes occasionally. When dried infuse them by layering them in a mason jar with olive oil, basil and garlic. Store in refrigerator. Try them on your next sandwich, in a salad or on your pizza

Dehydrator

All models are different. Carefully read manufacture's direction. This method will not be a tasty as the others. However you can freeze the tomatoes up to a year.

Try and Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!