Pineapple Plum Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Pineapple plum water is chilled water infused with fresh pineapple and plum; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and yields about 1 liter, or 4 servings.

What is pineapple plum water?

Pineapple plum water is a lightly flavored drink made by letting cut fruit steep in water in the refrigerator. The pineapple adds a bright, tropical taste, while the plum brings a softer sweetness and a little tartness.

Unlike a smoothie or juice, the fruit is not blended or squeezed, so the water stays clear and gently flavored. It’s one of many ways to make tropical fruit infused water recipes without adding sugar.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use approximately 1 cup of chopped fruit for every liter of water. This recipe divides the fruit evenly between pineapple and plum; the cup measurements are approximate because pieces vary in size.

Pineapple: 75 g, about ½ cup chopped, peeled and with the tough core removed
Plum: 75 g, about ½ cup sliced, with the pit removed
Water: 1 liter, about 4¼ US cups

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steep time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 1 liter, or 4 servings

Choose ripe fruit that smells fresh and gives slightly when pressed. A ripe plum adds more flavor than a very firm one; leave its skin on for color and ease of preparation.

How do you make pineapple plum water?

Wash the pineapple and plum under running water, including the pineapple skin before cutting it.
Prepare the pineapple by removing the skin and tough core, then cutting the flesh into small pieces. Slice the plum and discard its pit.
Combine the fruit and water in a clean pitcher or jar large enough to hold both. Stir gently to distribute the pieces.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a fuller fruit flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
Serve the water chilled, straining out the fruit if you prefer. Divide it among about 4 glasses.

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

Thin plum slices expose more surface to the water, while small pineapple pieces fit easily into a glass. If the first batch tastes too mild, use the longer steep next time rather than squeezing the fruit; squeezing adds juice and changes the drink’s nutritional content.

Why do pineapple and plum pair well?

Pineapple’s sharp, sweet flavor balances the rounder, sometimes tart taste of plum. Together, they make a more layered drink than either fruit alone, while still leaving the water refreshing rather than thick or pulpy.

Both fruits contain vitamin C, although nutrient figures for whole fruit do not tell you how much enters the water. Raw pineapple contains 47.8 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, while raw plum contains 9.5 mg per 100 g. The amount transferred during steeping is unknown; eating the fruit also provides fiber.

The main benefit of pineapple plum water is that it can make plain water more appealing to drink. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, and the lungs and gut help eliminate waste; this drink supports hydration rather than detoxifying the body itself. For variations focused on one fruit, see pineapple infused water or plum infused water.

How should you store pineapple plum water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor. You can strain out the fruit after steeping if you prefer a lighter taste or want a drink that is easier to pour.

Discard the water within 2 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Don’t rely on smell alone to judge safety, and don’t leave the drink at room temperature for more than a few hours.

How can you vary pineapple plum water?

Make the pineapple flavor stronger

Use about 100 g, or ⅔ cup, of pineapple and 50 g, or ⅓ cup, of plum with the same 1 liter of water. The overall fruit-to-water ratio stays similar, but the tropical flavor becomes more prominent.

Make the plum flavor stronger

Reverse the proportions: use about 50 g, or ⅓ cup, of pineapple and 100 g, or ⅔ cup, of plum. A ripe plum will give the water a softer, fruitier flavor.

Add fresh mint

Wash and add about 5 g, or ¼ cup loosely packed, of mint leaves with the fruit before refrigerating. Mint adds a fresh herbal note; start with a few leaves if you want the fruit to remain the main flavor.