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4.7 from 10 reviews

How to Dehydrate Cherry Tomatoes

9 hours 10 minutes
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:5/14/21
Updated:2/26/24
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This easy method will show you exactly how to dehydrate cherry tomatoes using a dehydrator or oven. Use dried cherry tomatoes in pasta salads, sandwiches, or even eat them as a snack! It’s the perfect way to use up an abundance of juicy, summer tomatoes. 

dried cherry tomatoes in mason jar.

Dried cherry tomatoes

With all types of tomatoes and vegetables being abundant in the summer, it’s a shame if any had to go to waste! That’s why I love using my dehydrator. I get on dehydrating kicks and all of a sudden my house is filled with dried cantaloupe chips and fruit leather of every flavor!

Cherry tomatoes are especially useful when they’re dried because they add tons of flavor to pasta salads, fresh green salads, and sandwiches, and they make for a simple healthy snack.

For this recipe, you’ll need a food dehydrator which is basically a ventilated box that circulates dry heat in order to take the moisture out of whatever is inside the trays. The investment was worth it for us with our garden! Don’t have a food dehydrator? I also have instructions at the bottom of this post for oven drying!

dehyrated cherry tomatoes on food dehydrator sheet.

More fun things you can do with tomatoes

  • Make 3-Ingredient Tomato Paste
  • Can Whole Peeled Tomatoes
  • Grind some up for Tomato Powder
  • Prepare a batch of Tomato Salsa
  • Freeze Tomatoes for year-round use
  • Make your own Diced Tomatoes and Fresh Tomato Soup

The best tomatoes for dehydrating

While you can dehydrate almost any tomato you desire, there are some that are better than others.

The best tomatoes for dehydrating are ones that are small and sweet. This is why I think cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes are best suited for this method. They have a fairly small water content and are much sweeter tasting, which intensifies when the moisture is removed. 

Bigger tomatoes such as beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes contain a high water content. This means they’ll take a longer time to dehydrate and the flavor won’t be as concentrated. They’re best enjoyed when mixed with other flavors, like in a burger or sandwich.

bowl of cherry tomatoes with hand going into it.

How to dry cherry tomatoes with a dehydrator

The process of dehydrating cherry tomatoes is no sweat at all! You just slice them up and let them dry out for a perfectly sweet and tangy snack:

Wash your cherry tomatoes and cut them in half lengthwise. 

Place them on the dehydrating trays in a single layer. 

cherry tomatoes cut in half on dehydrator sheet.

Dehydrate for 9 to 10 hours or until they’re completely dried out.

dried cherry tomatoes.

Can I dehydrate tomatoes without a dehydrator?

It takes a bit more work, but you can dehydrate tomatoes in the oven at 225ºF. Make sure to press out as much juice as possible beforehand and flip the tomatoes regularly until the desired consistency is reached. 

What to do with dehydrated tomatoes

  • Snack: My favorite way to eat dehydrated tomatoes is the most simple: as a snack!
  • Pasta: Add to any pasta dish.
  • Sandwiches and Pizza: Add on top of pizza, sandwiches or flatbread.
  • Salads: Makes a great chewy crunch for salad.
dried tomatoes in glass jar.

How to Store Dried Cherry Tomatoes

Store dried cherry tomatoes in an airtight container in a dark cabinet or pantry. They can be used for up to 6 months.

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This easy method will show you exactly How To Dehydrate Cherry Tomatoes using a dehydrator. Use dried cherry tomatoes in pasta salads, sandwiches, or even eat them as a snack! It’s the perfect way to use up an abundance of juicy, summer tomatoes.
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4.70 from 10 reviews

How to Dehydrate Cherry Tomatoes

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This easy method will show you exactly how to dehydrate cherry tomatoes using a dehydrator or oven. Use dried cherry tomatoes in pasta salads, sandwiches, or even eat them as a snack! It’s the perfect way to use up an abundance of juicy, summer tomatoes. 
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 9 hours hours
Total Time 9 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • Cherry Tomatoes

Instructions

  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half and spread on dehydrator tray.
  • Set your dehydrator to 125 degrees and dry for 9-10 hours. If you think you need more time after 10 hours, do intervals of 30 minutes until they're perfect.
  • Store dried tomatoes in a mason jar or plastic bag. Enjoy as a snack or in a recipe.
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: dehydrate tomatoes
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  1. Larry James truex says

    February 13, 2022 at 12:49 pm

    I haven’t tried this yet I’am looking forward to trying it in the spring. What about the Dried skins do they choke you

    Reply
  2. Jacqueline says

    November 23, 2021 at 8:56 pm

    Came out perfectly! Dried for 10 hours @ 135 degrees with my Ninja Foodie Grill

    Reply
  3. Jamie J says

    September 12, 2021 at 12:45 am

    When you go to use this, do you need to soak them first to re-hydrate them?

    Reply
  4. Zainuddeen Muhammad says

    March 2, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    This is interesting. However, I would like Ty to know I can dry tomatoes and sweet pepper without the use of sophisticated machines. I mean locally.

    Reply
  5. Jan says

    February 28, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    GOOD! and easy!

    Reply
  6. Larry says

    February 9, 2021 at 7:03 pm

    I haven’t tried it yet but when i get enough tomato’s iam going to try it thank you larry

    Reply
  7. Lenora says

    July 1, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    I love these recipes. I love dehydrating deffrent fruits and vegetables

    Reply
  8. Richard Orndoff says

    July 5, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    I’m drying some in my diy solar dehydrator but some are turning black. Why? The temp stays between 115-125.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 6, 2018 at 8:29 am

      Hey Richard, often if they’re sliced too thin, they will turn black. How thin are you slicing them?

      Reply
  9. ATasteOfMadness says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    Too bad my boyfriend hates tomatoes. And I don’t have a dehydrator :p

    Reply
  10. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    October 14, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    What a fun experiment! And now I need a dehydrator. Darn it 😀

    Reply
  11. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    October 14, 2014 at 10:18 am

    What a great idea. Cherry tomatoes are my absolute favorite tomatoes – along with Romas! I never thought to dehydrate them, but I can totally imagine snacking on these tasty babies! Pinned!

    Reply
  12. Joanne says

    October 14, 2014 at 8:53 am

    i would love these in salads and pasta! Such a great way to preserve those sweet cherry tomatoes!

    Reply
  13. Mir says

    October 14, 2014 at 6:43 am

    I’m so jealous because I don’t have a dehydrator! And I love dried tomatoes so much. They’re the best in salads!

    Reply
  14. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    October 14, 2014 at 5:55 am

    I wish I had so many cherry tomatoes to dehydrate!

    Reply
  15. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    October 13, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    Boom diggity…. Soooo yarm!
    I don’t own a dehydrator, I always do them in the oven. They are the perfect arvo snack. They never last morn than 1 sitting. Ha

    Reply
  16. Ashley says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    I would have never thought about dehydrating tomatoes – but this is so so cool! And they are so pretty with that gorgeous color!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 13, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      Thanks Ashley, I love how pretty they are too!

      Reply
  17. Kelly says

    October 13, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    Oh my gosh, this is so fun! I have always wanted to get a dehydrator and you are definitely giving me that extra nudge 🙂 I would never have thought of dehydrated tomatoes though but it sounds amazing!!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 13, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      It’s lots of fun.. the possibilities of drying are endless!

      Reply
  18. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

    October 13, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    I need a dehydrator!!!! Cherry tomatoes are pretty much the only thing still growing in our garden!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 13, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      Don’t you love how long they last for?

      Reply
  19. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    I always oven roast mine, next time I’ll get my dehydrator out!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 13, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Love me some roasted tomatoes!

      Reply
  20. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    You make me wanna run out and buy a dehydrator!!! These dried tomatoes would be awesome to snack on – and would not last long in my house!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 13, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Hope you get one Shashi, it’s my new favorite kitchen toy!

      Reply
  21. ela@GrayApron says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    They look so beautiful!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 13, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks Ela!

      Reply
  22. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    October 13, 2014 at 11:59 am

    Great tutorial. I have never dehydrated my own fruit before.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 13, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks Dannii, it’s lots of fun.. and yummy!

      Reply
  23. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    October 13, 2014 at 10:41 am

    Yum! I am loving your idea of pairing them with Ricotta! These look delicious and a super healthy snack. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 13, 2014 at 10:49 am

      Thanks Lindsey!

      Reply

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