Food Recipes Desserts Fruit Desserts Five-Spice Melons Be the first to rate & review! These sweet-and-spicy melons make a wonderful and unexpected dessert.Plus: More Dessert Recipes and Tips By Jean Calviac Updated on February 6, 2017 Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: © Petrina Tinslay Yield: 4 Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon pink peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon white peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon whole allspice Two 2-pound ripe cantaloupes, halved crosswise and seeded Mint sprigs, for garnish (optional) Directions Combine all the peppercorns with the allspice in a spice grinder or a mortar and finely grind them. Using a soupspoon or melon baller, scoop out the melon flesh without cutting through the rind. Replace the flesh in the melon halves and sprinkle each with about 1/4 teaspoon of the spice mix. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve. Suggested Pairing An aromatic Jurançon from the foothills of the Pyrenees, with hints of peaches, acidity and sweetness will mirror the melons' flavor and soften their sweetness. Originally appeared: September 2001 Rate It Print