Pear Infused Water: Recipe, Ratios & How to Make It

Pear infused water is water steeped with fresh pear slices; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups). For a customized combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is pear infused water?

Pear infused water is a type of fruit infused water made by letting cut pear flavor cold water. The result is lightly flavored rather than as sweet or concentrated as pear juice.

The recipe uses the pear as an infusion, not a purée. You can strain out the slices before serving or leave them in the pitcher while you pour.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use about 1 cup of sliced pear for every 1 liter of water. A ripe, firm pear is easy to slice and gives the water a gentle pear flavor.

Ingredients

• 150 g sliced fresh pear, about 1 cup
• 1,000 mL drinking water, about 4¼ cups

Recipe details: Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping. The yield is about 1 liter (4¼ cups), depending on how much water remains with the fruit when you strain it.

You will also need a clean knife, cutting board and covered pitcher or jar large enough to hold the water and fruit. No sweetener is required.

How do you make pear infused water?

1. Wash your hands and clean the knife, cutting board and pitcher.
2. Rinse the pear under running water, then cut away the core and seeds.
3. Slice the pear thinly and measure about 150 g (1 cup). Add the slices to the pitcher.
4. Pour in 1,000 mL (about 4¼ cups) of drinking water and cover the pitcher.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for a fuller flavor.
6. Serve chilled. Strain out the pear if you prefer, and return any remaining water to the refrigerator promptly.

The slices can remain in the water after steeping, provided the pitcher stays refrigerated. Removing them after the initial steep makes it easier to serve the water without fruit in each glass.

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How long should pear infused water steep?

Steep pear infused water in the refrigerator for 2–4 hours. The shorter end gives you a lightly flavored drink; leave it closer to 4 hours if you want more time for the pear flavor to develop.

The 2-hour steep is included in the total recipe time. Keep the pitcher covered and cold throughout rather than leaving it on the counter.

How should you store pear infused water?

Keep pear infused water covered in the refrigerator and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Refrigerate it promptly after preparation and after serving; do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use a clean glass when serving rather than drinking directly from the storage pitcher.

What are some pear infused water variations?

Pear, ginger and cinnamon

For a spiced version, try pear ginger cinnamon water.

A lighter pear flavor

Use thicker pear slices and taste the water after 2 hours of refrigerated steeping. If you want more flavor, return it to the refrigerator and let it steep longer.

A fuller pear flavor

Slice the pear thinly and use the full 4-hour refrigerated steep. Choose a ripe pear for its flavor, while keeping the same water-to-fruit ratio.

What are the benefits of pear infused water?

Pear infused water can make plain water more appealing, which may help you drink enough fluid. It is generally very low in calories when the pear is steeped rather than blended or squeezed; eating the fruit adds its calories.

Most of the pear's fiber remains in the fruit, not the water. There is no established evidence that pear infused water has special detoxifying effects: the liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste. Sweat removes only trace amounts of some unwanted substances.

Who should be careful with pear infused water?

Avoid pear infused water if you have a pear allergy. If pear causes mouth itching or other symptoms, stop drinking it and ask a healthcare professional for advice; seek urgent help for throat swelling or trouble breathing.

If you have kidney disease or another condition requiring a fluid limit, count this drink toward that limit and follow your care team's advice. For young children, serve the water without pear pieces that could pose a choking risk.

FAQs

The answers below cover a few other ways to prepare and serve pear infused water.