Honeydew Apple Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Honeydew apple water is chilled water infused with fresh honeydew and apple; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and yields about 4 cups (960 mL).

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What is honeydew apple water?

Honeydew apple water is a fruit-infused drink made by steeping melon and apple in cold water. The fruit gives the water a gentle flavor without blending or squeezing it. It is one of many melon infused water recipes that can be made in a pitcher.

This recipe makes approximately four 1-cup (240 mL) servings. Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for the fruit to infuse in the refrigerator.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For one pitcher of honeydew apple water, you will need:

Honeydew: 75 g, about 1/2 cup diced, with rind and seeds removed
Apple: 75 g, about 1/2 cup thinly sliced, with core and seeds removed
Cold drinking water: 960 mL, or 4 cups

The recipe uses about 1 cup of prepared fruit for 4 cups of water. Use a ripe honeydew for a fuller melon flavor, and choose an apple you enjoy eating: a sweeter apple makes a mellow infusion, while a tart apple gives it more contrast.

A covered pitcher or large jar should have enough room for the water and fruit. A strainer is useful if you prefer to serve the water without the pieces.

How do you make honeydew apple water?

Wash the outside of the honeydew and the apple under running water before cutting them.
Prepare the fruit: remove the honeydew rind and seeds, dice the flesh, and thinly slice the apple after removing its core and seeds.
Combine the honeydew, apple and cold drinking water in a clean pitcher or jar.
Cover the container and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
Strain the fruit if desired, then pour the honeydew apple water into glasses and serve cold. Refrigerate any remaining water promptly.

Thin apple slices expose more of the fruit to the water than large wedges do. If the flavor is too subtle after 2 hours, give the covered pitcher more time in the refrigerator rather than leaving it on the counter.

Why do honeydew and apple pair well?

Honeydew has a soft, mellow sweetness, while apple adds a crisp fruit flavor. Together, they make a mild drink in which neither fruit needs to be mashed. For a more pronounced apple taste, choose a tart variety; for a gentler result, use a sweeter one.

The shared appeal of honeydew infused water and apple infused water is that both add fruit flavor to plain water. Drinking honeydew apple water can help you stay hydrated, but its nutrient content is not the same as eating the whole fruit; much of the fiber remains in the fruit pieces.

Steeped fruit water is generally very low in calories. Eating or squeezing the fruit adds more calories than drinking the strained infusion alone. Your liver and kidneys do most of your body's detoxification; honeydew apple water supports hydration, not a special cleanse.

How should you store honeydew apple water?

Keep honeydew apple water covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

Use clean utensils when preparing and serving it, and return the pitcher to the refrigerator after pouring. Removing the fruit with a clean strainer can make the water easier to serve; it does not extend the recommended storage time.

What variations can you make?

Make the apple flavor brighter

Choose a tart apple and slice it thinly. Keep the same amount of fruit and water so the honeydew remains part of the flavor.

Make the melon flavor more prominent

Use a little more honeydew and a little less apple, keeping the total prepared fruit at about 1 cup. Ripe melon is especially useful when you want a softer, sweeter aroma.

Adjust the infusion strength

For a milder drink, serve the water after 2 hours in the refrigerator. For a stronger fruit flavor, refrigerate it for up to 4 hours before serving or straining.