Kiwi Pear Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Kiwi pear water is water infused with sliced kiwi and pear that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including chilling, and yields about 950 mL (4 cups). Use the AI infused water generator to adjust the combination for another pitcher.

What is kiwi pear water?

Kiwi pear water is a lightly flavored infusion made by chilling fresh fruit in drinking water. Unlike a smoothie, the fruit is not blended, so the finished drink stays mostly clear and has a subtle flavor.

The combination is an option among tropical fruit infused water recipes. Kiwi brings a bright, tangy note, while pear softens it with a mild, mellow flavor. You can leave the slices in the pitcher for serving or strain them out first.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 cups of kiwi pear water, use:

Water: 950 mL (4 cups), cold drinking water
Kiwi: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), peeled and sliced
Pear: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), cored and sliced

The fruit amounts are measured after peeling the kiwi and coring the pear. Together, they make about 1 cup of sliced fruit for the pitcher. A ripe but firm kiwi and pear are easy to slice and hold their shape during steeping.

This ratio gives a gentle flavor without sweetener. If you prefer a more pronounced fruit taste, use the longer end of the refrigerated steeping range before changing the amounts.

How do you make kiwi pear water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Steep time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 950 mL (4 cups)

Rinse the kiwi and pear under running water, including the kiwi skin before peeling.
Peel and slice the kiwi. Core and slice the pear, discarding its core and seeds.
Add the fruit to a clean pitcher, then pour in the cold drinking water.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
Serve chilled, straining out the fruit if you prefer a clear drink.

Stir the pitcher gently before serving to distribute the flavor. The infusion will be milder than fruit juice; its taste depends on the ripeness of the fruit and how long it steeps.

Why do kiwi and pear pair well?

Kiwi adds tartness that keeps the drink fresh-tasting, while pear contributes a softer flavor. Pear is mild, so a ripe specimen makes a more noticeable addition than an underripe one. For a sharper fruit flavor, choose a kiwi that is ripe but still firm.

Both fruits contain nutrients when eaten whole: kiwi provides vitamin C, and both kiwi and pear contain fiber. Those whole-fruit amounts do not describe the strained water, however; the amount transferred during steeping varies, and most of the fiber remains in the fruit.

If you want to compare the individual flavors, try kiwi water or pear infused water. The main benefit of the combined drink is that its flavor may make plain water more appealing.

How should you store kiwi pear water?

Keep kiwi pear water covered and refrigerated. For the best flavor, drink it within 24 hours. Discard it within 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or smells sour.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use a clean pitcher and utensils for each batch, and make a fresh infusion rather than repeatedly topping up the same fruit. If you serve it at a gathering, return the pitcher to the refrigerator promptly.

How can you vary kiwi pear water?

Add mint

Add a few rinsed mint leaves to the pitcher with the kiwi and pear. Mint gives the water a fresh aroma without overpowering the fruit; remove the leaves when you strain the infusion.

Add ginger

Add a few thin slices of fresh ginger before refrigerating. Ginger gives kiwi pear water a warmer, sharper edge, so start with a small amount and taste the finished infusion before adding more next time.

Serve with sparkling water

Make the kiwi pear infusion as directed, then top individual glasses with chilled sparkling water when serving. This dilutes the fruit flavor somewhat but adds bubbles without changing the original pitcher.