Roasted Roma Tomato Jam Recipes

TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• Score an X in the bottom of 3 pounds of tomatoes and cook in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, then peel and dice. Combine the tomatoes with 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander and cumin and the juice of 1 lemon. Cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 hour; let cool. Serve with cheese and crackers.

ROASTED ROMA TOMATOES AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place the tomato halves in a shallow baking dish in which they can all fit in snugly side by side. Insert the whole cloves of garlic in between the tomatoes. Brush olive oil over the top and sprinkle with basil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, until tomatoes have softened and are sizzling in the pan with the edges slightly charred. Serve while hot.

MAKE-AHEAD ROASTED ROMA TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line 2 rimmed cookie sheets with foil. Spray each with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, toss tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper flakes. Arrange cut side up in one layer, tightly packed in rows, on pans. Transfer onions, without separating into rings, to pan. Press cut side of garlic into the oil, and place on pan. Scrape remaining oil mixture onto onions.
• Roast 55 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until tomatoes are charred on edges and onions have browned.
• Squeeze garlic cloves from skins, and place in blender. Working in batches, add tomatoes, onions and pan juices to blender. Blend until smooth, starting low then working up to high speed, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer to large glass or stainless steel bowl. Repeat with remaining tomatoes, onions, garlic and pan juices.
• Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate about 30 minutes or until lukewarm. Transfer in 1-cup portions to freezer containers or 1-quart resealable freezer plastic bags. (If using freezer bags, squeeze out excess air before sealing. Lay bag flat on cookie sheet, and freeze.) Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator or in microwave on Medium (50%) 3 to 5 minutes or until completely thawed, then use immediately.

ROASTED ROMA TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with foil, and coat lightly with some of the olive oil.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining olive oil, garlic, basil, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper.
• Place tomatoes cut-side up on the baking sheet. Brush with the olive oil mixture.
• Bake 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and are sizzling, with the edges slightly charred. Serve hot.

ROASTED ROMA TOMATO AND BISON STEW

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a stock pot on medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear bison until brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Pour in 2 cups water and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the bison is cooked and tender, about 1 hour. Cover the bottom of large baking dish with aluminum foil. Add the tomatoes and garlic and put it in the oven to bake for 35 minutes.
• Remove the baking dish from the oven and let cool. After it cools, add the tomatoes and garlic to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the tomato mixture into the stock pot. Add the coconut milk, beef stock, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper and let simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Transfer the stew to a large serving bowl or individual bowls and serve hot.

ROASTED ROMA TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix together the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, and salt and pepper in a bowl, working the seasonings into the cavities of the tomatoes. Place the tomatoes, cut sides up, on a baking sheet, and sprinkle each tomato with about 1 tablespoon of feta cheese.
• Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven until cooked but still firm, about 15 minutes.

ROASTED ROMA TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place all ingredients in a large bowl; mix to combine. Spread tomato mixture evenly in a large baking dish and transfer to oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes and mash, using the back of a spoon or a potato masher. Return to oven and continue to bake until soft and juicy, 15 to 25 minutes more.