Pineapple Pear Ginger Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Pineapple pear ginger water is a chilled fruit-and-ginger infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and makes about 1 L (4 1/4 cups), or 4 servings.

What is pineapple pear ginger water?

Pineapple pear ginger water is plain water steeped with fresh pineapple, pear and ginger. The pineapple gives it a bright tropical flavor, the pear softens the tartness, and the ginger adds a gentle spicy note.

Unlike a smoothie, the fruit is not blended into the water. The result is a lightly flavored drink; for more combinations in the same style, see these tropical fruit infused water recipes.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 servings, use:

• Water: 1 L (4 1/4 cups)
• Fresh pineapple: 80 g (about 1/2 cup), chopped
• Fresh pear: 70 g (about 1/2 cup), thinly sliced
• Fresh ginger: 10 g (about 2 tablespoons), thinly sliced

The fruit totals about 150 g, or 1 cup, per litre of water. A ripe but firm pear holds its shape well, while fresh pineapple gives the water a brighter flavor than pineapple packed in syrup.

You can leave the pear skin on after washing it. Cut away the pineapple rind and core, and peel the ginger if you prefer.

How do you make pineapple pear ginger water?

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

1. Wash the outside of the pineapple, pear and ginger under running water.
2. Cut away the pineapple rind and core, then chop the flesh. Core and thinly slice the pear, and thinly slice the ginger.
3. Add the pineapple, pear and ginger to a clean pitcher, then pour in the water.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours; leave it for up to 4 hours if you prefer a stronger flavor.
5. Serve chilled, straining out the ingredients first if you prefer a clear drink.

For another combination after you make this one, try the ai infused water generator.

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Why do pineapple, pear and ginger pair well?

Pineapple brings tanginess and a tropical aroma. In pineapple infused water, it is the main flavor; here, pear and ginger give it a softer, warmer finish.

Pear has a mild, rounded sweetness that balances pineapple without overpowering it. As in pear infused water, thin slices expose more of the fruit to the water while making it easy to remove later.

Fresh ginger adds a little warmth rather than the stronger spice of a concentrated preparation. If you enjoy that flavor, ginger water puts the ingredient at the center.

The main benefit of this infusion is hydration, and evidence for health effects specific to pineapple pear ginger water is not established. Whole pineapple contains vitamin C and whole pear provides fiber, but the amounts that pass into the steeped water are not known. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

How should you store pineapple pear ginger water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated. Drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

You can strain out the fruit and ginger after steeping. Whether strained or not, keep the water cold rather than leaving it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary pineapple pear ginger water?

For a milder pitcher, use less ginger or remove the slices after the initial 2-hour steep. For a more noticeable ginger flavor, use the full amount and steep for closer to 4 hours.

To emphasize the pear, increase its share of the fruit and reduce the pineapple, keeping the combined fruit amount around 150 g (about 1 cup) per litre. For a brighter taste, reverse that balance. Straining before serving keeps the flavor from continuing to develop in the pitcher.