MMMMM----- Recipe via UNREGISTERED Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Poached Pears With Chocolate Sauce Categories: Desserts Yield: 1 servings 1 c Sugar 2 c Water 1 3"cinnamon stick 3 Whole cloves 4 lg Bose pears with stems Attached, peeled Great Chocolate Sauce In med saucepan, dissolve sugar in water; heat to boiling. Add spices; cover. Set aside. Core pears from bottom; add to liquid. Simmer pears partially covered, basting & gently turning, 30 to 45 minutes, according to ripeness, until tender when tested with wooden pick. Cool pears in poaching liquid. Chill thoroughly; drain. Serve with sauce. MMMMM