Best 8 Balsamic Tomato Aspic Recipes

TOMATO ASPIC

Steps:

• Fully dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a mixing bowl.
• Combine vegetable juice, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and cloves in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf and cloves.
• Stir onion and celery into vegetable juice.
• Pour vegetable juice mixture over dissolved gelatin; stir gently to blend.
• Refrigerate until set completely, about 1 hour.

TOMATO ASPIC RECIPE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in the boiling water until the gelatin is dissolved.
• Stir together the tomato juice and next 8 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Pour through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; stir in the lemon juice and gelatin.
• Pour into a 10-inch ring mold coated with cooking spray or 6 individual molds; chill 6 hours or until set.

BALSAMIC TOMATO ASPIC

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, except Jello, in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil.
• Stir in Jello, mix well. Boil 1 minute.
• Pour into 4-qt mold that has the interior coated with cooking spray.
• Chill at least 4 hours.

BALSAMIC ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place tomato slices on baking sheet. Brush with balsamic dressing and sprinkle Parmesan over tops. Top with chopped basil. Roast for 15 minutes. Serve hot.

PLUM TOMATOES WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently combine tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with basil. Serve at room temperature with a slotted spoon.

BALSAMIC TOMATO-BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Prep the tomatoes, garlic, etc-- before boiling the pasta.
• Boil pasta while making the rest of the dish.
• Saute garlic in olive oil.
• Add tomatoes and cover, simmering for 7-10 minutes with the balsamic vinegar and seasonings until tomatoes fall apart.
• Cut basil leaves and toss all ingredients together, including Parmesan cheese.
• Serve additional Parmesan on the side, if desired.

TOMATO ASPIC

Steps:

• Lightly grease eight to ten 8-ounce individual molds or custard cups.
• Place the tomatoes, onion, celery, bay leaves, garlic, and cloves in a large saucepan with 1/2 cup of the water and stir to mix. Bring to a low boil and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and skimming the rising foam as needed. Remove from the heat and strain, discarding the bay leaves and cloves, then pushing the pulp through a sieve to make 4 to 5 cups of juice. Add the lemon zest and juice, sugar, vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
• Return the juice to the saucepan, bring to a boil, and reduce by about 2 cups, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to a low boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Combine the gelatin with the remaining 1/4 cup water in a large bowl and stir to mix. Pour the hot juice over the gelatin mixture and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Remove the basil and place the pan of juice in the water bath to fully cool, stirring regularly for even coloring and texture.
• Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared molds, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until the aspic sets up and is firm.
• To unmold the aspics, run a knife around the outside edge of the molds and set in a pan of warm water for 15 to 20 seconds to loosen. Invert onto a plate or platter and serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

GRANDMA'S TOMATO ASPIC

Steps:

• In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let soak for 3 minutes to soften gelatin.
• In a saucepan, mix together tomato juice, gelatin, onion juice, lemon juice, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil, and stir until gelatin dissolves.
• Let simmer 15 minutes.
• Add olives, celery, and pecans, and allow to cool.
• Pour into individual molds.
• Refrigerate until firm (about 5 hours) before serving.
• Serve on a bed of lettuce.