Apple Rosemary Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Apple rosemary water is a fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare, including steeping, and yields about 1 litre (4¼ US cups).

What is apple rosemary water?

Apple rosemary water is chilled water flavored with cut apple and fresh rosemary. The apple adds a mild fruit flavor, while the herb gives it a fragrant, woodsy edge.

It’s a variation of apple infused water that doesn’t require blending, cooking or added sweetener. The flavor comes from letting the ingredients sit in the water before serving.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 1 litre of apple rosemary water, use:

Water: 1 litre (about 4¼ US cups)
Apple: about 150 g (1 cup), chopped or thinly sliced
Fresh rosemary: 2 sprigs, about 5 g (roughly ⅛ cup, or 2 tablespoons, of loosely packed leaves)

This ratio gives the apple enough room to flavor the water without using a large amount of rosemary. Choose an apple you enjoy eating: a sweeter variety gives a gentler fruit flavor, while a tart one adds a sharper note.

Use fresh, good-quality produce and drinking water. A covered pitcher or jar large enough to hold the water and ingredients makes it easy to steep and store the drink in the refrigerator.

How do you make apple rosemary water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping.

Rinse the apple and rosemary under running water. Rub the apple gently to remove any visible dirt.
Cut the apple into thin slices or small pieces, discarding the core and seeds. Leave the peel on for color and flavor.
Place the apple and rosemary in a clean pitcher or jar. Add the water and cover the container.
Refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours; leave it longer if you prefer a stronger flavor.
Strain out the apple and rosemary when the flavor suits you, or serve the water with the ingredients in the pitcher. Keep it refrigerated between servings.

For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do apple and rosemary pair well?

Apple’s light sweetness balances rosemary’s savory, aromatic flavor. Slicing or chopping the apple exposes more of its surface to the water, while using whole rosemary sprigs makes the herb easy to remove once the flavor is strong enough. For a simpler herb flavor, see rosemary water.

The main benefit of apple rosemary water is hydration, especially if its flavor helps you enjoy drinking water. Although whole apples and fresh rosemary contain nutrients, the amount transferred into steeped water is not established; eating the apple provides more of its fiber than drinking the infusion.

There is no evidence that this recipe detoxifies the body. The liver and kidneys do most of that work, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

How should you store apple rosemary water?

Keep apple rosemary water covered in the refrigerator and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving it on the counter to steep. If it has been at room temperature for more than 2 hours, discard it. Use a clean glass each time you serve it, and avoid topping up an old batch with fresh water to extend its storage time.

How can you vary apple rosemary water?

Change the apple

Try a tart apple for a brighter flavor or a sweeter apple for a softer one. Keep the amount at about 1 cup (150 g) per litre of water so the basic ratio stays the same.

Adjust the rosemary

For a milder infusion, start with one sprig instead of two. You can also remove the rosemary after tasting, then let the apple continue steeping in the refrigerator.

Add a spice

Add one cinnamon stick with the apple and rosemary for a warmer flavor. Refrigerate the mixture for the same 2–4-hour steep, then remove the stick when the taste is where you want it.