Strawberry Apple Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Strawberry apple water is chilled water infused with sliced strawberries and apple; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes total and makes about 4 cups (960 mL). For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is strawberry apple water?

Strawberry apple water is a lightly flavored drink made by letting fresh fruit steep in water. The fruit is sliced rather than blended, so the result tastes subtler than juice or a smoothie.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. Serve it with the fruit in the glass or strain it for a clearer drink.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 1 cup (150 g) of sliced fruit for roughly 1 liter of water. The even split gives you a starting point; you can adjust the fruit proportions to suit your taste.

• 1/2 cup (75 g) sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup (75 g) thinly sliced apple
• 4 cups (960 mL) drinking water

Choose ripe, firm strawberries and a crisp apple you enjoy eating. A sweet apple gives the water a softer fruit flavor, while a tart apple makes it taste brighter. Leave the apple peel on for color, if you like.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 cups (960 mL)

How do you make strawberry apple water?

1. Wash the strawberries and apple under running water, and use a clean knife, cutting board and pitcher.
2. Slice the strawberries and apple thinly, removing the strawberry tops and the apple core and seeds.
3. Combine the sliced fruit and 4 cups (960 mL) of drinking water in the pitcher.
4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate it for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep it for up to 4 hours.
5. Serve the strawberry apple water chilled, with the fruit slices or strained out. Eat the fruit if you like, or discard it.

The fruit may float, so give the water a gentle stir before pouring. If the flavor is too light, use thinner slices or allow more time in the refrigerator on your next batch.

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Why do strawberries and apples work well together?

Strawberries add a soft berry aroma, while apple adds a fresh, crisp note. Together they make a mild drink in which neither fruit needs to overpower the other. If you prefer just one flavor, try strawberry infused water or apple infused water.

The main benefit of strawberry apple water is hydration. The fruit contributes flavor, but the amount of nutrients that passes into the water is uncertain; eating the fruit provides more of its fiber than straining it out. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste; strawberry apple water supports hydration rather than performing a special cleanse.

How should you store strawberry apple water?

Keep strawberry apple water covered in the refrigerator, including while it steeps. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use clean utensils when serving, and return the pitcher to the refrigerator after pouring. If you eat the fruit, keep it refrigerated with the water until serving.

How can you vary strawberry apple water?

Make the strawberry flavor stronger

Use more strawberries and less apple while keeping the total fruit amount close to 1 cup (150 g). Slice the berries rather than leaving them whole so more of their cut surface contacts the water.

Bring out the apple

Reverse the ratio, using more apple and fewer strawberries. Try a different apple variety next time: the fruit's natural sweetness or tartness changes the character of the infusion without changing the method.

Add a fresh herbal note

Add a little rinsed fresh mint to the pitcher before refrigerating. Keep the same steeping and storage times, and remove the mint when the flavor is strong enough for you.