These are a wonderful addition to a selection of summer salads.

Ingredients

• 500 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper

Method

1. Toss the tomatoes in the sugar, salt and pepper.
2. Place cut-side up on baking paper-lined trays and cook at 120°C for 2 hours or until they are semi-dried.
3. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within the week garnished with parmesan cheese, basil leaves and a drizzle of virgin olive oil wished.