Apricot Infused Water: Recipe, Ratio & Storage
Apricot infused water is water steeped with sliced apricots; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and yields about 1 liter (4 1/4 cups). For another custom combination, try the ai infused water generator.
What is apricot infused water?
Apricot infused water is a lightly flavored drink made by refrigerating fresh apricot pieces in water. It is a type of fruit infused water that does not require blending or added sweetener.
The fruit stays in pieces while it steeps, so the finished drink is usually subtler than juice. Its flavor depends on the ripeness of the apricots, the size of the pieces and how long they remain in the water.
What ingredients and ratio do you need?
For about 1 liter (4 1/4 cups) of apricot infused water, use:
- Water: 1 liter (4 1/4 cups)
- Fresh apricots: about 150 g (1 cup), sliced, with pits removed
This ratio uses approximately 1 cup of sliced fruit per liter of water. Measure the apricots after removing the pits; the number of apricots needed will vary with their size.
Choose ripe, sound apricots for a pleasant flavor. You can adjust the amount of fruit in a later batch if you prefer a milder or more pronounced infusion.
How do you make apricot infused water?
- Wash the apricots under running water and discard any spoiled portions.
- Slice the apricots, remove and discard the pits, and measure about 150 g (1 cup) of fruit.
- Add the slices and 1 liter (4 1/4 cups) of water to a clean, covered pitcher or jar.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then serve cold. Strain out the fruit if you prefer, or leave it in the pitcher while serving.
Allow about 10 minutes for preparation and 2 hours for the initial steep. The drink is ready at that point, although you can keep it refrigerated longer for a stronger flavor.
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Steep apricot infused water in the refrigerator for 2–4 hours for full flavor. Start tasting at 2 hours; if it is too subtle, leave it refrigerated for longer within that range.
Slicing gives the water more contact with the fruit than leaving apricots whole. You do not need to mash or squeeze them, and leaving the pieces intact makes the water easier to strain.
How do you store apricot infused water?
Keep apricot infused water covered and refrigerated, including while it steeps. For the best flavor, drink it within 24 hours. Pour out a serving as needed and return the pitcher to the refrigerator rather than leaving it on the counter.
Discard the infusion after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. If you strain out the fruit, keep the water refrigerated and use the same storage window; straining does not restart the clock.
What can you add to apricot infused water?
For a fresh herbal note, add a sprig or two of washed mint to the apricots before refrigerating. For a sharper flavor, add a few thin slices of fresh ginger.
Keep the apricot and water ratio the same for your first batch with an addition. That makes it easier to tell whether you like the combination before adjusting the amounts.
What are the benefits of apricot infused water?
Apricot infused water can make plain water more appealing, which may help you drink enough fluids. Steeped infused water is generally very low in calories, usually under 10 kcal per glass; squeezing or eating the fruit adds calories from the apricots.
Raw apricots contain fiber and vitamin A, but the amounts that transfer into the water during steeping are not established. For the fruit's fiber, eat the apricot pieces rather than counting on the infusion.
The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste. Apricot infused water supports hydration; it does not provide a special cleanse.
Who should avoid apricot infused water?
Avoid apricot infused water if you have an apricot allergy. If apricots have caused itching or swelling before, ask a healthcare professional for advice before consuming them again; seek emergency help for trouble breathing or significant swelling.
Remove and discard every pit before serving. For young children, serve the water without pits or large fruit pieces that could pose a choking risk.
FAQs
These answers cover using and serving the fruit after preparation.
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Can I use frozen apricots?
Yes. Use unsweetened frozen apricot pieces, add them to the water and refrigerate for the same 2–4 hour steep. The fruit may soften more than fresh apricots.
Can I eat the apricots after they steep?
Yes, if they have been kept refrigerated and are still fresh. Eating the fruit adds its fiber and calories to what you consume.
Can I reuse the apricots for another batch?
You can add more water, but the second infusion will likely taste weaker. Keep it refrigerated and count storage time from when the fruit was first added, not from the refill.