Blackberry Plum Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Blackberry plum water is water infused with blackberries and sliced plum; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including chilling, and makes about 4 servings.

For another fruit-to-water combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is blackberry plum water?

Blackberry plum water is a chilled fruit infusion: the fruit sits in water until it gives the drink a gentle flavor and a little color. Unlike a smoothie, the fruit is not blended into the water, and the finished drink is typically strained before serving.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes that can make plain water more appealing without needing added sugar. Expect a subtle fruit taste rather than the intensity of juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 1 cup of fruit for 1 liter of water. The blackberries and plum contribute roughly equal amounts, so neither needs to dominate the pitcher.

Blackberries: 75 g, about 1/2 cup
Plum: 75 g sliced, about 1/2 cup, with the pit removed
Water: 1,000 mL, about 4 1/4 cups

Use a ripe plum for the most noticeable flavor. A firm plum is easier to slice, while a softer ripe one will release flavor more readily. Choose fresh blackberries that are intact and free of mold.

How do you make blackberry plum water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 servings

Wash the blackberries and plum under running water, and discard any spoiled fruit.
Remove the plum pit and cut the flesh into thin slices. Leave the blackberries whole for a clearer drink.
Add the fruit to a clean pitcher, then pour in the water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
Strain the fruit if you like, then pour the blackberry plum water into glasses and serve chilled.

Taste the water after 2 hours. If the flavor is already right for you, strain it then; leaving the fruit in longer can make the flavor more pronounced. Straining is optional, but it makes pouring easier.

Why do blackberries and plum pair well?

Blackberries bring a tart berry flavor, while plum adds a softer, rounded fruit taste. Leaving the blackberries whole keeps the drink relatively clear; gently pressing them can release more color and flavor, though it also makes the water cloudier.

For a simpler berry flavor, see blackberry infused water. For a fruit-forward alternative built around the other ingredient, see plum infused water.

The main benefit of blackberry plum water is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; this drink does not cleanse those organs. A steeped, unsqueezed infusion is usually under 10 kcal per glass, but eating or squeezing the fruit adds calories.

How should you store blackberry plum water?

Keep the pitcher covered in the refrigerator and drink the blackberry plum water within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. If you prefer to make the drink ahead, you can strain out the fruit after the initial chill and refrigerate the water in a clean, covered container. Straining changes the flavor, but it does not replace refrigerated storage.

How can you vary blackberry plum water?

Use more plum

For a softer fruit flavor, use a little more sliced plum and fewer blackberries, keeping the total fruit close to 1 cup. Ripe plum works especially well when you want a less tart-tasting pitcher.

Make the berry flavor stronger

Use a little more blackberry and less plum, or gently press a few berries before adding the water. The drink may become cloudier, and pressing the fruit can add more calories than steeping it whole.

Add a fresh herb

Add 2 fresh mint sprigs to the pitcher before chilling for a cool herbal note. Wash the mint under running water first, and strain it out with the fruit if you prefer a clean pour.