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Summary

Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine European
Servings (Default: 12)

Ingredients

Braised Balsamic Tomatoes
Braised Balsamic Tomatoes
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) with fan circulation.
  2. Wash 36 cocktail tomatoes and dry them thoroughly; transfer to a baking dish.
  3. Peel 2 garlic cloves, slice thinly, and add to the tomatoes.
  4. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with sea salt and sugar to taste.
  5. Strip leaves from 10 sprigs of thyme and add to the balsamic mixture; whisk in 4 tablespoons olive oil.
  6. Pour the sauce over the tomatoes and toss gently until lightly coated.
  7. Braise in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes pop open easily.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool in the balsamic mixture.
  9. This dish can be prepared up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated.
  10. Transfer the tomatoes to small serving plates.
  11. Cut the basil leaves into fine thin strips and garnish the tomatoes with them.