Halve and core pears. Peel and cover with lemon juice and set aside. In large sauce pan, combine all the flavorings along with the sugar, water and wine. Bring to a boil, add pears then reduce to a simmer. Poach pears for 25 minutes or until tender. Transfer pears to a bowl and let the pears and the poaching liquid cool. Remove pears with slotted spoon and drizzle additional poaching liquid on top. Garnish with sweetened cream and mint.
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