Ingredients

  • 4 ripe plum tomatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Handful of fresh thyme sprigs
  • 4 pinches of salt
  • 10 grinds of black pepper

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Cut off the tips of the tomatoes and their bottom core.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise.
  • Toss the tomato halves together in a bowl with the oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Lay the tomatoes on the baking sheet, cut side up, and pour over them any seasoned oil that was left in the bottom of the bowl.
  • Roast until the skins are shriveled and the tops are lightly browned, 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool them to room temperature and then use your fingers to gently pinch off the shriveled skins.
  • Serve at room temperature.