Pineapple Pear Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Pineapple pear water is water infused with fresh pineapple and pear, ready in 2 hours 10 minutes and yielding about 4 cups (950 ml).

What is pineapple pear water?

Pineapple pear water is a chilled fruit infusion, not a juice or smoothie. The fruit sits in water long enough to lend it a light flavor, then can be strained out before serving.

The pineapple brings a bright, tart note, while the pear adds a softer sweetness. It’s one of many tropical fruit infused water recipes that use fruit to make plain water more appealing without blending it.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For one pitcher, use about 1 cup of chopped fruit for every 4 cups of water. The equal fruit portions below give you a starting point; both measurements are approximate because the size of the pieces affects how they fit in a cup.

Water: 950 ml (4 cups)
Fresh pineapple: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), peeled and chopped
Fresh pear: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), cored and thinly sliced or chopped

Choose ripe fruit for the most noticeable flavor. A fragrant pineapple and a pear that gives slightly when gently pressed are good choices. The pear can stay unpeeled; wash it thoroughly before cutting.

Active preparation: 10 minutes. Chilling time: 2–4 hours. Yield: about 4 cups (950 ml), after straining.

How do you make pineapple pear water?

Wash the pear and the outside of the pineapple under running water. Wash your hands and use a clean knife, cutting board and pitcher.
Prepare the fruit by peeling and chopping the pineapple, then coring and thinly slicing or chopping the pear. Measure about 1/2 cup (75 g) of each.
Add the fruit to the pitcher and pour in 4 cups (950 ml) of water. Stir gently without crushing the fruit.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. Taste after 2 hours, and leave it longer if you prefer a stronger infusion.
Strain the fruit if desired, then serve the pineapple pear water chilled.

For a different fruit combination or batch, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do pineapple and pear work well together?

Pineapple has a sharper tropical flavor, while pear tastes mild and mellow. Together they make an infusion that is fruity without having the thickness of blended fruit. Thin pear slices expose more surface area to the water, helping their delicate flavor come through.

If you prefer a brighter pitcher, add a little more pineapple; for a gentler flavor, use more pear. Keep the total fruit amount near 1 cup per 4 cups of water as a starting point. You can also explore pineapple infused water or pear infused water to compare each fruit’s flavor on its own.

The main benefit of pineapple pear water is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste; this drink does not cleanse the body. Most of the fruit’s fiber stays in the fruit rather than transferring to the water, and the nutrition of the whole fruit should not be counted as the nutrition of the strained drink.

How should you store pineapple pear water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated. Drink the infusion within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2–3 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

Straining the fruit after steeping can help keep its flavor from becoming too strong. Store the strained water in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator, and use the same storage window.

What variations can you try?

Add fresh mint

Add a few washed mint leaves with the fruit before chilling. Mint gives pineapple pear water a fresher finish without changing the basic fruit-to-water ratio.

Add ginger

Add a few thin slices of fresh ginger for a little warmth. Start with a small amount so the ginger doesn’t overwhelm the pear, then adjust the next pitcher to taste.

Make it pear-forward

Replace some of the pineapple with extra pear while keeping the total amount of fruit roughly the same. This makes a softer-tasting pineapple pear water; use a ripe pear and allow the full chilling time for its flavor to develop.