Sun-dried and confited cherry tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes preserved in a sugar and lime syrup. A sweet and sour Thai treat that can be stored for a long time.
These sun-dried tomatoes have a soft texture and a slightly sweet, acidic flavor. They can be stored for several weeks in a tightly sealed container.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time1 hr
- Resting48 hr
- Total49 hr 30 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostModerate
- Calories459 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodCooking in syrup and sun-drying
- Estimated cost$26.31 $4.39 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Low lactose
Ingredients
people
- $25.78
- $0.46
- $0.07
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Wash the tomatoes, cut them in half lengthwise into five pieces without separating them, and then rinse them again. Remove the seeds and pulp. ≈ 2 min
- Soak the tomatoes in lime water for about 30 minutes, then rinse them and let them drain.
- Place the tomatoes in a large saucepan, sprinkle the sugar over them, and cook over medium heat until the syrup thickens. Add the lime juice and continue cooking until a glossy appearance is achieved. Turn off the heat.
- Arrange the tomatoes on a rack and let them dry in the sun for about 2 days, then store them in containers.
The bill
Sun-dried and confited cherry tomatoes
- 2 kg of tomatoes$25.78
- 600 g of sugar (3 cups)$0.46
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice$0.07
Total$26.31
that's $4.39 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 459 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 111.4 g |
| Sugars | 109.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Salt | 0.01 g |
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