Blueberry Pear Ginger Water: Recipe and Preparation

Blueberry pear ginger water is a fruit-and-ginger-infused water that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups). It’s one of many berry infused water recipes you can make without a sweetener.

What is blueberry pear ginger water?

Blueberry pear ginger water is drinking water steeped with blueberries, sliced pear and fresh ginger. The fruit lends a mild sweetness, while the ginger adds a little warmth without cooking.

The recipe needs about 10 minutes of preparation and at least 2 hours in the refrigerator. The finished water is lightly flavored, not as concentrated as a juice or blended fruit drink.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 1 liter (4¼ cups), use:

1 liter (4¼ cups) drinking water
75 g (½ cup) fresh blueberries
75 g (½ cup) thinly sliced pear, cored
10 g (⅛ cup, or about 2 tablespoons) thinly sliced fresh ginger

The blueberries and pear together make roughly 1 cup of fruit per liter of water. Slice the pear and ginger thinly to expose more of their surfaces to the water. A ripe but firm pear is easy to slice and gives the water a gentle fruit flavor.

Choose a clean pitcher with enough room for both the water and the ingredients. The recipe uses no added sugar; the fruit’s flavor infuses into the water during chilling. You can leave the pear skin on after washing it, but remove the core and seeds before slicing.

How do you make blueberry pear ginger water?

Wash the blueberries and pear under running water, and scrub the ginger.
Core the pear and cut enough into thin slices to measure 75 g (½ cup). Thinly slice the ginger.
Add the blueberries, pear and ginger to the pitcher.
Pour in 1 liter (4¼ cups) of drinking water and stir gently.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
Strain if desired, then serve chilled. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.

To create another combination using the same method, try the ai infused water generator.

Taste the water after 2 hours. If the flavor is too subtle, return it to the refrigerator for the remainder of the steeping time. Straining removes the solids, but it isn’t necessary before serving. Use a clean fine-mesh strainer if you prefer a clear drink without fruit pieces in the glass.

Why do blueberry, pear and ginger work together?

Blueberries provide a mild berry flavor and a little color. Pear rounds it out with a softer fruit taste, and ginger keeps the combination from tasting overly sweet. For a simpler berry flavor, see blueberry infused water.

The pear’s delicate flavor is easier to notice when the ginger is sliced rather than grated. If pear is your favorite part of the combination, pear infused water focuses on that ingredient. The amount of ginger here is modest; ginger water puts its sharper flavor first.

The main benefit of blueberry pear ginger water is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification; infused water does not cleanse the body or replace those organs’ work. Whole blueberries and pears contain nutrients and fiber, but the amount transferred into steeped water is uncertain, so the drink should not be counted as a serving of whole fruit.

How should you store blueberry pear ginger water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, including while it steeps. Drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard any remainder after 2 days. Discard it sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

You can strain out the fruit and ginger before storing the water if you prefer a milder flavor. Use a clean glass or utensil when serving, and return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly. If you transfer the water to another container, make sure the container is clean and covered.

How can you vary blueberry pear ginger water?

Make the ginger milder

Use half the ginger for a softer finish. This lets the pear and blueberry flavors stand out without changing the amount of water.

Bring out more berry flavor

Gently press the blueberries with a clean spoon before adding the water. The drink may become more colorful and less clear than it would with whole berries.

Adjust the pear

Use a little more pear and fewer blueberries while keeping the combined fruit amount near 1 cup per liter. Slice the pear thinly and refrigerate the mixture for the same 2–4 hours.