(serves 4)

Perfect to serve with scrambled eggs and bacon at this time of the year when tomatoes are not particularly tasty.  This method really intensifies the flavour.

INGREDIENTS

 400-500g (4 large) round tomatoes                               30g (2½ tbsp) brown sugar

10g (2tsp) butter (softened)                                          1 clove garlic (peeled and crushed)

METHOD

 Preheat oven to 100°C.

 Cut a 1.5-2cm cavity in the top of each tomato removing the core at the same time*.

 Mix butter, brown sugar and garlic to a paste. Push butter mixture into tomato cavity.

 Place tomatoes on a baking tray and bake for one hour.

 Serve hot or warm.