Pineapple Apple Ginger Water: Recipe and Storage

Pineapple apple ginger water is a cold infusion of pineapple, apple and fresh ginger that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups). For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is pineapple apple ginger water?

Pineapple apple ginger water is plain water steeped with cut fruit and sliced ginger. The pineapple lends a tropical note, the apple adds a mild sweetness, and the ginger brings a little warmth without making the drink hot.

The fruit is infused rather than blended or juiced, so the finished water is lighter in flavor than juice. Find more combinations in these tropical fruit infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 1 liter (4¼ cups), use:

1 liter (4¼ cups) drinking water
75 g (about ½ cup) fresh pineapple, diced
75 g (about ½ cup) apple, diced
10 g (about 1/16 cup or 1 tablespoon) fresh ginger, thinly sliced

This ratio uses approximately 150 g (1 cup) of chopped fruit and 10 g of ginger per liter of water. Choose a ripe pineapple for flavor and an apple you enjoy eating; either a sweet or tart variety works.

Use a clean, covered pitcher or jar large enough to hold the water and fruit. Peeling the ginger is optional, but wash it well before slicing. Remove the pineapple's skin and tough core and the apple's core and seeds.

How do you make pineapple apple ginger water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping.

Wash the pineapple, apple and ginger under running water. Scrub the ginger, then prepare the fruit as described above.
Cut the pineapple and apple into small pieces, and thinly slice the ginger.
Add the pineapple, apple and ginger to a clean pitcher or jar.
Pour in the water and stir gently to distribute the ingredients.
Cover the container and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Taste after 2 hours; leave it longer if you prefer a stronger infusion.
Strain out the fruit and ginger if you like, then serve chilled. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.

For the stated total time, strain and serve after 2 hours. The yield is approximate because some water can remain with the fruit when you strain it.

Why do pineapple, apple and ginger pair well?

Pineapple brings a bright, tangy flavor, while apple rounds it out with a gentler fruit taste. If you enjoy the tropical side of the recipe, pineapple infused water is another way to use the fruit. For a milder base, try apple infused water.

Fresh ginger adds a peppery contrast to both fruits. The amount in this recipe gives the infusion a noticeable but generally gentle ginger flavor; see ginger water for a simpler preparation.

The main benefit of the finished drink is hydration, particularly if the flavor makes plain water more appealing. Some flavor and nutrients may pass into the water, but the amounts are not established; most of the fruit's fiber stays in the pieces. Steeping is not the same as eating the whole fruit.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste. Pineapple apple ginger water supports hydration, but it does not detoxify the body or treat a medical condition.

How should you store pineapple apple ginger water?

Keep the covered pitcher refrigerated throughout steeping and storage. Drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2 to 3 days. Discard it sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or develops a sour smell.

Straining after steeping can make the water easier to pour and lets you stop the flavor from getting stronger, but it does not remove the need for refrigeration. Do not leave the infusion at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary pineapple apple ginger water?

Choose a different apple

A tart apple gives the infusion a sharper finish; a sweeter apple makes it taste softer. Keep the amount of fruit the same if you want to preserve the recipe's basic ratio.

Adjust the ginger

Use less ginger for a subtler drink or a little more for a stronger, peppery flavor. Slice it thinly so the flavor can infuse during the refrigerated steep.

Add bubbles when serving

Steep the fruit and ginger in still water as directed, then top a serving with a splash of unsweetened sparkling water. Adding it at the end helps preserve the bubbles and lets each person choose the strength.