Saturday, August 02, 2014

Candied Tomatoes on Basil Leaves

Candied Tomatoes on Basil Leaves

A sophisticated canapé



12 vine-ripened cherry truss tomatoes

125g caster sugar

12 basil leaves

Line a baking tray with baking paper. Remove the tomatoes from the vine, leaving the stalk attached. Place the sugar and 1/4 cup (60ml) water in a heavy-based saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to medium and cook, without stirring, for 6-8 minutes until the sugar is a golden caramel. Remove from the heat.

Working quickly, hold a tomato by the stalk and carefully dip in the caramel to coat, then place on the tray and set aside for 2-3 minutes to harden. Repeat until all 12 tomatoes are covered in caramel.

To serve, arrange the basil leaves on a platter, then top each basil leaf with 1 candied tomato.

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