COOKING TIMER
Pressure-cooker applesauce
Quick answer
Set the timer for 5 minutes.
Electric pressure cooker on high pressure ยท Peeled, chopped apples
Start the timer
5 minutes
Timer has not started.
When it rings: Allow at least 10 minutes of natural release, release remaining pressure safely, then mash or blend.
What this time assumes
Montana State University Extension specifies 5 minutes at high pressure followed by at least 10 minutes natural release.
Cooking time begins after the cooker reaches pressure. Follow the appliance manual and never force the lid open.
Source and safety check
This is a starting timer, not a substitute for checking doneness, temperature or your appliance instructions. Read the source guidance. For meat, poultry, seafood, eggs and leftovers, use the applicable safe internal temperature rather than time alone. FoodSafety.gov temperature chart.