Varying widely in size, shape, color and taste, heritage tomatoes are quite different in appearance from common tomatoes.
Most are fragile, with few seeds, meaty flesh and a thin skin.
This thin skin, however, is what gives the tomato a higher sugar content and excellent flavour.
PREP: Heritage tomatoes are most often served fresh as simple preparation allows their intense, tomato flavor to come through.
Add slices to salads or layer with basil and fresh mozzarella to make a classic Italian Caprese salad.
Blend with strawberries and fresh herbs for a take on gazpacho.
Slow-roast to concentrate the tomato’s natural sweetness and puree into a dip with garbanzo beans and tahini.
Layer in savory tarts, dice into fresh salsa or roast and add to risotto with summer vegetables such as squash and corn.
Heritage tomatoes are fragile, bruise easily, and should be used immediately upon ripening.
Do not refrigerate.
