Crostini with Thyme-Roasted Tomatoes

• 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 to 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 8 1/2 -inch-thick slices baguette, cut on the bias
• 1 clove garlic

1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
2. Place the tomatoes cut-side up in a shallow baking dish.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and the thyme.
4. Roast 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, or until the tomatoes are very soft and slightly shrunken.
5. Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees.
6. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
7. Rub the crostini with garlic and top each with a roasted tomato.
8. Photograph by Jim Franco

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/crostini-with-thyme-roasted-tomatoes-recipe.html (may not work)