Roma Toms dry

[keat63]

I'm oven drying a batch at the moment, although I had to turn the oven off when I went to bed.
Should be interesting.

[TrialAndError]

This year is the last time I'm growing San Marzano. Like others, too much blossom end rot compared to other varieties (which had none at all).

[Derbydal]

This year is the last time I'm growing San Marzano. Like others, too much blossom end rot compared to other varieties (which had none at all).

same here must have lost 50% to BER so not going to bother with italian plums again ! atb Dal

[keat63]

Seems that my oven drying worked a treat.
They are devine.


The oven needs to be on the lowest setting, around 75-100 degrees C.
Cut toms in half lengthways.
Scoop out the seeds (a finger is the ideal tool for this).
Place on a wire rack (cut side down), and place in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, transfer to a baking tray on grease proof paper, cut side up.
Sprinkle with salt and herbs of choice.

Place back in the oven for around 6-8 hours until they look like sun dried tomatoes.
Place in a jar and cover with olive oil.

Mine were in the oven for around 5 hours when I went to bed, and were not quite ready, so I had to switch the oven off.
I restarted the oven the next morning for about 90 minutes before I went to work.
And again when I came home from work for about another 90 minutes.

I guess an increase in oven temperature would speed up the process, but you'd run the risk of cooking them instead of drying.


The only down side, is a big bowl of tomatoes, resulted in only 1 small jar.

[AmateurOne]

Seems that my oven drying worked a treat.
They are devine.


The oven needs to be on the lowest setting, around 75-100 degrees C.
Cut toms in half lengthways.
Scoop out the seeds (a finger is the ideal tool for this).
Place on a wire rack (cut side down), and place in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, transfer to a baking tray on grease proof paper, cut side up.
Sprinkle with salt and herbs of choice.

Place back in the oven for around 6-8 hours until they look like sun dried tomatoes.
Place in a jar and cover with olive oil.

Mine were in the oven for around 5 hours when I went to bed, and were not quite ready, so I had to switch the oven off.
I restarted the oven the next morning for about 90 minutes before I went to work.
And again when I came home from work for about another 90 minutes.

I guess an increase in oven temperature would speed up the process, but you'd run the risk of cooking them instead of drying.


The only down side, is a big bowl of tomatoes, resulted in only 1 small jar.

Pity most mine have fruited however will definitely try this next year.

[Scarlet]

The only down side, is a big bowl of tomatoes, resulted in only 1 small jar.

But in theory you won’t eat that many in one go! sounds delicious