Crostini with Thyme Roasted Tomatoes

4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise

Olive oil for drizzling

Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper

1 - 2 tsp dried thyme

(8) 1/2" thick slices baguette, cut on the bias

1 clove garlic, minced

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.  

Place the tomatoes cut side up in a shallow baking dish.  Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and the thyme.  Mince the garlic and spread evenly across the tomatoes.  Roast for 1 1/2 hours or until the tomatoes are very soft and slightly shrunken.

Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees.  Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden brown -- about 10 minutes.  

Top each crostini with a roasted tomato and serve.