Makes 1 jar

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb (stems only)
• 1 1/2 cups peeled, cored, sliced apple
• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 pieces of orange peel
• 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
• 8-cup microwave-safe mixing bowl (I use an anchor jug)

Instructions

1. Prepare the fruit – peel and core apples, and slice into small cubes, cut the rhubarb into 2cm pieces, discarding the leaves and woody ends
2. Toss the fruit, sugar, vanilla, orange peel and lemon juice in your microwave bowl, and leave to sit for 30 mins
3. Microwave for 5 mins at full power, stir. Microwave a further 5 mins at full power, stir.
4. Microwave for 3 mins at full power, stir. Microwave a further 3 mins, stir.
5. Test for doneness: it’s done when the jam is a sticky syrup that coats the back of your wooden spoon, and falls in heavy drips back into the bowl.

Optional: Add a pinch of cinnamon.