Thanks for the replies guys. What with one thing and another didn't try this in the pressure cooker (not least coz I couldn't deal with the incessant hissing yest). I will be researching further tho as have seen mention of it so need to find specifics. I agree tho that the sugar burning is an issue, mayhap what I am thinking of is as you have suggested, cook under pressure but reduce with the lid off. Keep u posted on what I find.