Here’s a quick breakdown 👇
🍅 What Are Campari Tomatoes?
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Type: Hybrid tomato variety (smaller than a regular tomato, larger than a cherry tomato).
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Appearance: Round, deep red, smooth skin.
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Flavor: Naturally sweet, tangy, and well-balanced, with less acidity than most tomatoes.
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Texture: Juicy yet firm, making them perfect for slicing.
🌿 How They’re Commonly Used
Campari tomatoes are very versatile!
You can use them:
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🥗 Fresh in salads — especially Caprese (with mozzarella and basil).
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🍞 On bruschetta — chopped with olive oil, garlic, and salt.
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🍳 In breakfast dishes — sautéed with eggs or served roasted on the side.
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🍝 In pasta sauces — they cook down beautifully into a sweet, rich sauce.
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🍔 In sandwiches and burgers — they hold their shape and don’t get watery.
🧑🌾 Storage Tips
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Keep at room temperature until ripe (they’ll taste better than if refrigerated).
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Once ripe, you can refrigerate them for 2–3 days to extend shelf life — just bring them back to room temp before eating for the best flavor.
💡 Fun Fact
Campari tomatoes were originally developed by the Mastronardi Produce company in the 1990s and are often sold on the vine, which helps preserve their sweetness and aroma.
Would you like me to share a recipe that highlights Campari tomatoes, like a fresh tomato salad, bruschetta, or roasted tomato pasta?
