Tomato Paste

Step 1

Wash and dry the tomatoes well. Remove the stem button with a small knife. Lay each tomato on its side and make 6 even slices width wise, reserve ends too. Repeat with all. Lay the slices and ends on the slotted trays of your dehydrator in a single layer. Dehydrate until dry. Be sure to flip them after about 2 hours so they do not stick to the trays. When fully dry, slice into small pieces with a sharp knife and place in a medium bowl. Pour in the filtered water and soak for 1 hour. Drain the tomatoes but reserve the soaking liquid. In your food processor blend the soaked tomatoes with 1 tablespoon at a time of the reserved liquid until it is a smooth paste. Place in a covered container and refrigerate up to one week.