Pineapple Plum Ginger Water: Recipe and Storage

Pineapple plum ginger water is a chilled fruit-and-ginger infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields about 4 cups (950 mL).

What is pineapple plum ginger water?

Pineapple plum ginger water is drinking water infused with pieces of pineapple, plum and fresh ginger. The fruit stays in pieces rather than being blended, giving the water a light flavor without added sweetener.

It is one of many tropical fruit infused water recipes. Serve it cold when you want a change from plain water, or prepare a pitcher ahead to keep in the fridge.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 1 cup of chopped fruit and a small piece of ginger for 4 cups of water. The amounts are flexible, but starting with this ratio lets you taste both fruits without the ginger taking over.

• Cold drinking water: 950 mL (4 cups)
• Fresh pineapple: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), peeled and diced
• Fresh plum: 75 g (about 1/2 cup), pitted and sliced
• Fresh ginger: 10 g (about 2 tablespoons or 1/8 cup), thinly sliced

Choose a ripe pineapple and plum for the fullest fruit flavor. You will also need a clean pitcher or covered jar, a knife and a strainer if you prefer to serve the water without the pieces.

The ginger measurement is approximate because the volume depends on how thinly it is sliced. For a milder pitcher, start with fewer slices; you can add the rest during the infusion if you want more warmth.

How do you make pineapple plum ginger water?

Allow about 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for the water to chill and infuse.

1. Rinse the pineapple, plum and ginger under cool running water. Clean the outside of the pineapple before cutting it.
2. Prepare the fruit by peeling and dicing the pineapple, then removing the plum pit and slicing the flesh. Thinly slice the ginger.
3. Add the pineapple, plum and ginger to a clean pitcher or covered jar.
4. Pour in the 950 mL (4 cups) of cold drinking water and cover the container.
5. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for a fuller flavor.
6. Taste the water and strain out the fruit and ginger if you like, then serve cold.

For a different combination using the same method, try the ai infused water generator.

Why do pineapple, plum and ginger work together?

Pineapple brings a bright, sweet-tart flavor, while plum adds a softer fruitiness. Ginger gives the finish a gentle warmth that balances the fruit. If one ingredient dominates, adjust its amount in your next pitcher rather than squeezing or blending the fruit into the water.

The main practical benefit is hydration: flavor may make water more appealing to drink. Raw pineapple and plum contain nutrients and fiber, but the amount transferred to steeped water is uncertain, and most of the fiber remains in the fruit pieces. The drink has not been shown to provide the same benefits as eating the whole fruit.

Your liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Pineapple plum ginger water supports hydration, not a special cleanse.

For more ways to use each ingredient, see pineapple infused water, plum infused water and ginger water.

How should you store pineapple plum 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.

Straining after the initial 2–4-hour steep can keep the flavor from becoming too strong and makes the water easier to pour. Return the pitcher to the fridge after serving rather than leaving it out.

How can you vary pineapple plum ginger water?

Make it milder or spicier

Use fewer ginger slices for a softer flavor, or leave the full amount in for the longer end of the 2–4-hour steep. Taste before serving so the ginger does not overwhelm the plum.

Change the fruit balance

Use a little more pineapple for a brighter taste or more plum for a softer one. Keep the total fruit close to 1 cup (about 150 g) per 4 cups (about 950 mL) of water as a starting point.

Add a fresh herb

Add a few rinsed mint leaves to the pitcher for a cooler finish. Keep the pineapple, plum and ginger in the mix so their flavors remain the focus.

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