
A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Use only a very little white sugar. Cover for the first half hour of baking, then uncover to brown.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Peel and slice quarter of an inch thick
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Place in layers in a pudding-dish, seasoning each layer with salt, pepper, butter and a very little white sugar
Cover with a lid or large plate and bake half an hour
Remove the lid and brown for fifteen minutes
Just before taking from the oven pour over the top three or four tablespoonfuls of whipped cream with melted butter
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Baking tomatoes concentrates their natural sugars and glutamates through moisture evaporation, intensifying their savory-sweet flavor. The initial covered baking creates a steamy environment that softens the tomatoes' pectin structure evenly, while uncovering allows the Maillard reaction to create a caramelized surface. The whipped cream and butter emulsion adds richness and helps balance the tomatoes' acidity while creating a luxurious finish.
The tomatoes can be peeled, sliced, and layered in the baking dish up to 4 hours ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before baking and add 5-10 minutes to the covered baking time if starting cold.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The texture will soften considerably. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes. Note that the cream topping may separate upon reheating; consider adding fresh whipped cream when serving leftovers.
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The tomatoes can be peeled, sliced, and layered in the baking dish up to 4 hours ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before baking and add 5-10 minutes to the covered baking time if starting cold.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The texture will soften considerably. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes. Note that the cream topping may separate upon reheating; consider adding fresh whipped cream when serving leftovers.