Cantaloupe Plum Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Cantaloupe plum water is chilled water infused with fresh cantaloupe and plum; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and yields 4 servings of about 250 ml (1 cup) each.

What is cantaloupe plum water?

Cantaloupe plum water is a lightly flavored drink made by steeping pieces of fruit in water. Cantaloupe gives it a mellow melon taste, while plum adds a brighter, slightly tart note.

It's one of many melon infused water recipes you can make without a blender. The fruit stays in pieces rather than being pureed, so the finished drink is lighter in flavor and texture than juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For one pitcher, use:

• 100 g cantaloupe flesh, about ⅔ cup cubed
• 50 g plum flesh, about ⅓ cup sliced
• 1,000 ml drinking water, about 4¼ cups

This gives you about 1 cup, or 150 g, of prepared fruit per liter of water. Cup measurements are approximate because the size of the pieces affects how they fit in the cup. Measure the cantaloupe after removing its rind and seeds, and the plum after removing its pit.

Choose ripe, firm fruit for a pleasant flavor and pieces that hold their shape. The cantaloupe should smell sweet, and the plum should give slightly when gently pressed. Avoid fruit that is moldy or damaged.

How do you make cantaloupe plum water?

Allow about 10 minutes to prepare the fruit and 2 hours to chill the pitcher. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.

1. Wash your hands, then rinse the cantaloupe rind and plum under running water. Scrub the cantaloupe rind with a clean produce brush before cutting it.
2. Cut the cantaloupe, remove the rind and seeds, and cube the flesh. Slice the plum and discard its pit.
3. Place the prepared fruit in a clean pitcher and pour in the water.
4. Refrigerate the covered pitcher for 2 hours; steep for up to 4 hours if you prefer more flavor.
5. Serve the water chilled, with the fruit in the pitcher or strained out. Return any remaining water to the refrigerator promptly.

For another combination or quantity, try the ai infused water generator.

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Why do cantaloupe and plum work well together?

Cantaloupe has a gentle sweetness that balances plum's tartness. Slicing the plum exposes more flesh to the water, while small cantaloupe cubes help distribute the melon flavor throughout the pitcher.

For a milder melon-forward drink, see cantaloupe infused water. If you prefer a more pronounced tart fruit flavor, plum infused water offers another approach.

The main benefit of cantaloupe plum water is hydration. Cantaloupe provides vitamins A and C, and plum provides fiber when you eat the fruit, but the amount transferred into the water is not established for this recipe. Don't count the whole fruit's nutrients as those of the strained drink.

How should you store cantaloupe plum water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 48 hours, even if it still looks and smells fine; discard it sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or develops an off smell.

Straining the fruit can keep the flavor from getting stronger, but it does not reset the storage time. Keep track of when you first made the pitcher, and don't leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

How can you vary cantaloupe plum water?

Change the fruit balance

For a softer melon flavor, use a little more cantaloupe and less plum. For a tangier pitcher, reverse the balance while keeping the total amount of prepared fruit close to 150 g, or about 1 cup, per 1,000 ml of water.

Try a different plum

Red and black plums can taste different in sweetness and tartness. Use whichever ripe variety you enjoy, and slice it thinly so its flavor can infuse into the water.

Add a fresh herb

Add a few rinsed mint leaves before refrigerating for a fresh note. Keep the cantaloupe and plum in the pitcher so their flavors remain the focus.