Fancy Stuffed Tomatoes

Put a tablespoon of brown sugar in a high sided skillet or saucepan. Place over a high heat. When the sugar starts to caramelize, add the sticks of fruit and toss for 3-4 minutes.

Then add all the chopped ingredients, orange and lemon zest, cloves and cinnamon. Mix together well and cook over a lower heat for 5 minutes, stirring all the while.

Remove stalks from tomatoes. Plunge into boiling water for a few seconds. Drain and rinse under the cold tap. Peel and cut the tops off, hollow out without damaging them.

Preheat the oven to 200°C | 400F | gas 6.

Put the tomatoes on an oven tray. Fill with fruit and spices stuffing. Replace tops and sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar.

Pour the orange juice over the base of tray and add the vanilla pod, split lengthways. Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes.