INGREDIENTS

4 ripe tomatoes halved
2 springs fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon soft brown sugar
30ml balsamic vinegar
8 basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper

 

METHOD

Preheat oven to 220c

Put the halved tomatoes, cut side up in a deep roasting tin. Put all the other ingredients in a jug and blitz with a hand blender, then pour over the tomatoes and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling.

Perfect on toast or as a side for lunch or brunch.