Strawberry Pear Water: Recipe and How to Make It

Strawberry pear water is drinking water infused with strawberries and pear; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including chilling, and makes about 4 cups (950 mL).

For another combination, try the ai infused water generator.

What is strawberry pear water?

Strawberry pear water is an unsweetened fruit infusion made by steeping sliced fruit in cold drinking water. It has a lighter flavor than juice because the fruit is neither blended nor squeezed.

This combination is one of many berry infused water recipes. Strawberries add a bright berry note, while pear lends a mellow, fragrant flavor.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use about 1 cup (150 g) of sliced fruit for 4 cups (950 mL) of water. The recipe divides the fruit evenly, but you can adjust the proportions while keeping the total amount similar.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (75 g) sliced strawberries
1/2 cup (75 g) sliced pear
4 cups (950 mL) drinking water

Choose strawberries that smell fresh and a ripe but firm pear that is easy to slice. You can leave the pear skin on; remove the core and seeds before adding the fruit to the pitcher.

A clean pitcher or covered jar large enough to hold the water and fruit makes preparation easier. A strainer is optional if you prefer to serve the water without pieces of fruit.

How do you make strawberry pear water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Steep time: 2 hours
Yield: About 4 cups (950 mL)

Rinse the strawberries and pear under running water.
Trim the strawberry tops, then slice the berries. Core the pear and cut it into thin slices.
Add the sliced fruit to a clean pitcher, then pour in 4 cups (950 mL) of drinking water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
Strain the water if you prefer, then pour it into glasses and serve. Refrigerate any remainder.

Thin slices expose more of the fruit to the water than large pieces do. If the flavor is too subtle after the first steep, leave the covered pitcher in the refrigerator a little longer, within the suggested steeping time.

Why do strawberries and pear pair well?

Strawberries give the drink a noticeable berry flavor, while pear softens the combination with a delicate sweetness. The exact flavor depends on the ripeness and variety of the fruit, so taste the water before deciding whether to change the ratio next time.

If you enjoy the berry flavor most, explore strawberry infused water; for a milder fruit-forward drink, see pear infused water.

The main benefit of strawberry pear water is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; an infused drink does not replace those processes.

Whole strawberries and pears provide nutrients and fiber when eaten, but an infusion does not necessarily contain the same amounts. Steeped fruit water is usually under 10 kcal per glass; eating or squeezing the fruit adds calories.

How should you store strawberry pear water?

Keep strawberry pear water covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2–3 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

You can strain out the fruit before storing the water if you prefer a clear drink. Use a clean container, return it to the refrigerator after serving and avoid leaving the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours.

What variations can you try?

Make it more berry-forward

Use more strawberries and less pear, keeping the total fruit close to 1 cup (150 g). This gives the water a brighter flavor without changing the amount of water or the steeping method.

Add fresh mint

Add 8–12 rinsed mint leaves to the pitcher before refrigerating. Mint gives the infusion a fresher herbal note without requiring a sweetener.

Add bubbles at serving

Pour a splash of sparkling water into each glass just before serving. Adding it at the end preserves more of the bubbles than steeping it in the pitcher.