Pears In Chocolate Syrup

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Course : Syrups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups red wine
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 piece stick cinnamon
1 dash ground coriander
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon grated rind of 1 orange
4 medium firm -- ripe pears
1 jar chocolate sauce
3 tablespoons cognac
1 bunch mint leaves for garnish -- (optional)
 

Preparation:

In saucepan combine wine, sugar, cinnamon, coriander, cloves and 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 and chocolate sauce. Pour sauce around pears. Garnish with mint if desired. Approximately 10-12 minutes.