Instructions: In saucepan combine wine, sugar, cinnamon, coriander, cloves & rind. Bring to boil. Add pears. Reduce heat. Simmer just until tender, about 8 minutes.

Remove pears with slotted spoon. Core from bottom if desired. Place pears upright in 4 sherbet-type glasses or bowls. Mix together cognac & chocolate sauce. Pour sauce around pears. Garnish with mint if desired.

Approximately 10-12 minutes.

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