Peel (monder) the tomatoes

• Remove the peduncle with the tip of a knife and cross cut the tomato skin.
  
• Bring a large amount of water to the boil and prepare a bowl filled with iced water. Dip the tomatoes in the boiling water for 10 to 20 seconds then transfer them into the iced water.
  
• Easily peel the tomatoes.
  
• Cut the tomatoes into quarters and remove the seeds.
  
• Arrange the tomato ‘petals’ on a baking tray. Sprinkle with salt, icing sugar, thyme leaves, and drizzle the olive oil over the tomato petals.
  
• Bake the tomato petals at 90°C for 30-40 minutes.