Ingredients

8 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes 

Extra-virgin olive oil 

Salt and freshly ground pepper 

1 teaspoon sugar 

2 teaspoons finely chopped marjoram 

Preparation

Heat oven to 250 degrees. Cut tomatoes crosswise into thirds. Place cut side up on parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with oil; season with salt, pepper, sugar, and marjoram.

Place in oven. For a gas oven with pilot light, turn off heat after 2 hours; leave overnight. For an electric oven, bake 2 hours, then turn to warm; leave overnight.