Cranberry Pear Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Cranberry pear water is water infused with fresh cranberries and sliced pear, ready in 2 hours 10 minutes and yielding about 4 cups (950 mL).

What is cranberry pear water?

Cranberry pear water is a fruit-infused drink with a mild, tart flavor and a delicate pear aroma. The fruit steeps in cold water rather than being blended, so the finished drink is lighter in flavor than juice.

It’s an easy option when you want water with a little fruit flavor and no added sugar. For more combinations, browse these berry infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups (950 mL), use roughly equal volumes of cranberries and pear:

950 mL (4 cups) cold drinking water
50 g (1/2 cup) fresh whole cranberries
75 g (1/2 cup) ripe, firm pear, thinly sliced

This gives you about 1 cup of fruit for the pitcher. A ripe pear adds more aroma than an underripe one, while a firm pear is easier to slice and holds its shape during steeping. Choose cranberries that are firm and free of mold.

Use a clean, covered pitcher or jar large enough to hold both the water and fruit. The recipe takes about 10 minutes of active preparation, followed by at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.

How do you make cranberry pear water?

Rinse the cranberries and pear under running water. Cut the cranberries in half; core and thinly slice the pear.
Add the fruit to a clean pitcher or large jar.
Pour in 950 mL (4 cups) of cold drinking water and cover the container.
Refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours and leave it longer if you prefer a stronger infusion.
Strain if you like, then serve cold. Keep the remaining water refrigerated.

For another measured combination, try the AI infused water generator.

Cutting the cranberries helps expose their flesh to the water, while thin pear slices offer more surface area than large chunks. The flavor will remain subtle: the fruit is steeped, not squeezed or blended.

Why do cranberries and pear pair well?

Cranberries bring a sharp, tart note, while pear contributes a softer aroma and a hint of sweetness. Together, they make cranberry pear water taste fruity without making it as sweet or concentrated as juice.

The main benefit of the finished drink is hydration. It contains no added sugar when made as written, although some natural fruit compounds and sugars may transfer into the water. The exact amount transferred is not known.

Whole cranberries and pears contain fiber, but you should not count the fiber in the whole fruit as fiber in the strained water. For a simpler version of either flavor, see cranberry infused water or pear infused water.

How should you store cranberry pear water?

Keep cranberry pear water covered in the refrigerator and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. You can leave the fruit in while it is refrigerated or strain it out once the flavor is to your liking.

Discard any remainder after 2 days at the latest, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours.

Use a clean glass or utensil when serving rather than drinking directly from the storage container. If you make a large batch, consider straining only the portion you plan to serve and keeping the rest covered in the refrigerator.

What variations can you make?

Try a different pear

Use whichever ripe pear variety you enjoy. A fragrant pear gives the water a more noticeable aroma, while a firmer one keeps neater slices. Keep the quantity at 75 g (1/2 cup) so the cranberry flavor still comes through.

Use frozen cranberries

Substitute 50 g (about 1/2 cup) frozen unsweetened cranberries for fresh ones. Keep the pitcher refrigerated while the berries thaw and steep; the finished flavor may be a little different from the fresh-fruit version.

Add fresh mint

Add about 5 g (2 tablespoons) of fresh mint leaves to the pitcher for an herbal note. Rinse the leaves first and steep them with the fruit. Start with the listed amount so the mint does not overwhelm the pear.