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Sun-Dried Cherry Tomatoes

September 5, 2014 by Tracy | Updated October 5, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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From Scratch sun dried cherry tomatoes!

It's my favorite time of the year!!  I love love love September. It's still warm but the air has that crisp fall feeling that tells you big sweaters and boots are just around the corner. Even better, it's tomato explosion time. There are few things that I love more than fresh, off the vine tomatoes. Just the smell of tomato plants reminds me of my dad and his gardens. He had huge gardens in the back of our property but then would also grow a few cherry tomatoes around the pool on the patio.  As a kid I lived in that pool and having cherry tomatoes to snack on between running from the diving board to water slide, made it all even better.

From Scratch sun dried cherry tomatoes!

This year, I went a little nuts with tomato plants. I also started a little late, but that hasn't seemed to be too much of a problem, especially since it's going to be 95 this Saturday!  Last year we didn't have a garden since we were busy getting married and honeymooning and all, so this year I went all out. I may have planted 18 tomato plants. And by may have, I totally planted 18 tomato plants... Romas, heirloom beefsteaks, grape, and cherry tomatoes surround our little backyard.  And I love it; it makes my backyard smell like my dad.  Plus, we're getting soooo many tomatoes every single day.

From Scratch sun dried cherry tomatoes!

Personally, I have no problem just snacking on tomatoes, especially these sweet delicious little cherry tomatoes. That means, however, even though we pick this many every day, I haven't made anything with them because between Dan and I, we just eat them raw.  Because they're soooo goooooddd.

From Scratch sun dried cherry tomatoes!Then my friend Alicia introduced me to these freakin incredible kale chips she made that had cashews and sun dried tomatoes. I had to make them myself, which gave me the perfect excuse to make a bunch of sun dried tomatoes from our tomato explosion!  So I took one days haul of cherry tomatoes and just gave them a quick slice in half.

From Scratch sun dried cherry tomatoes!Then I gave it a good sprinkle of the pink Himalayan salt that Alicia and her hubby gave as wedding favors,

From Scratch sun dried cherry tomatoes!and added a drizzle of some good olive oil and mixed.

From Scratch sun dried cherry tomatoes!Sliced side up into our amazing dehydrator left overnight...

From Scratch sun dried cherry tomatoes!...and in the morning we had these lovely little dried cherry tomatoes!

From Scratch sun dried cherry tomatoes!I packed these little guys into a couple of small jars with some really really good olive oil from our friends in Tuscany, and now we have ourselves our own sun dried cherry tomatoes!

From Scratch sun dried cherry tomatoes!With the tomato explosion just beginning, I can't wait to fill our pantry with sun dried tomatoes to enjoy all year long. These guys 'preserved' in oil will be fine for the next couple of weeks as I'm sure I will use them within that time frame.  However, some say this isn't safe for the long term, others say it's fine... For long term storage, I would suggest using a method that includes dipping the tomatoes in vinegar first to bring out more acidity.  But like I said, these little guys, they're not lasting long in our kitchen 😉

small mason jars of sundried cherry tomatoes.

Sun dried Cherry Tomatoes

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Equipment

  • dehydrator

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

  • Mix cherry tomatoes, oil, and salt together in a bowl. Then place the cherry tomatoes (sliced side up) on food dehydrator trays.
  • Dehydrate at 135 degrees over night or 7-8 hours.
  • When tomatoes are dried they can be stored in either a plastic bag or packed in a jar with olive oil.  If storing for long term, add a 1/2 cup of white vinegar or red wine vinegar to a bowl. Dip tomatoes into vinegar, just for a second, shake excess off, and then store in jar with oil.
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  1. Jennifer A Stewart

    August 12, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    What a great condiment for a crostini or pasta toss! I love how versatile these are and how tasty they look!

    Reply
  2. Rose

    September 15, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    first time tomato grower here. but my cherry tomatoes are yellow. does it matter?

    Reply
    • Tracy

      September 15, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      Yay first timer! Aren't you addicted now to all of the fresh off the vine tomatoes? Yellow tomatoes will dehydrate just the same and be just as tasty! Thanks for stopping by! 😀

      Reply
  3. Crash MacDuff

    September 10, 2014 at 6:45 am

    Excellent, Tracy! I love tomatoes! Earlier today, I posted my Cherry Tomato Cobbler. Always great to find another tomato-lover in the world!

    Crash

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    • Tracy

      September 10, 2014 at 7:32 am

      Thank you!! Mmm cherry tomato cobbler!!

      Reply
  4. Crash MacDuff

    September 10, 2014 at 6:43 am

    Reblogged this on Crash Course and commented:
    After posting my Cherry Tomato Cobbler recipe, I found this! Gotta LOVE tomatoes!!!

    Reply
  5. Chitra Jagadish

    September 09, 2014 at 4:35 am

    it looks so fresh and vibrant... 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  6. Ginger

    September 07, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    They are looking fantastic!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      September 08, 2014 at 8:47 am

      Thank you, Ginger 🙂

      Reply
  7. But That's For Another Blog

    September 07, 2014 at 9:00 am

    It is SO unfair that you started this blog AFTER I moved. You know I would be over there every day for snacks 🙁

    Reply
    • Tracy

      September 08, 2014 at 8:47 am

      So stinkin' unfair 🙁 You know you guys are ALWAYS welcome to come over any time!! 😉

      Reply
  8. Michael's Woodcraft

    September 07, 2014 at 8:30 am

    What a wonderful idea, I have never tried making sun-dried tomatoes but I am going to make some today. They look delicious, love the jars 🙂

    Not sure how I linked to your site but I am glad I did, you have a wonderful blog, love the recipes and pictures too!
    Greetings from South Carolina!
    Michael

    Reply
    • Tracy

      September 08, 2014 at 8:46 am

      Hi Micheal, thank you soooo much! I'm so glad you like it and that you've found me! 😀

      Reply
  9. Selma's Table

    September 07, 2014 at 1:23 am

    They look gorgeous in the mini jars! I love that you snacked on tomatoes while jumping in and out of the pool!!

    Reply
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