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Blueberry Water

Fresh plump refreshing blueberries infused into invigorating crystal clear water! What could be better? Blueberry water is like a ray of sunshine and reminds you of a warm radiant day!

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Blueberry Water

What an enjoyable way to make sure you get all the water you should each day!

Enjoy blueberry water alone or in combination with other fruits and herbs. I’ll review some common combinations at the end of this article.

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Blueberry water is like a ray of sunshine and reminds you of a warm radiant day!

Here’s What You’ll Need:

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  • Water – Fresh and Clean!
  • Blueberries – Fat and beautiful! Use the freshest ones you can find! Frozen is perfect because they are picked and quickly frozen at the peack of freshness!
  • A Container – anything from a mason jar to a pitcher to keep in your refrigerator

It’s Easier Than You Think!

You’ll LOVE how EASY this is and it SAVES money, tastes great and is even good for you!

Here’s an Overview of How To Make This!

  1. Place Blueberries Into Your Pitcher or Jar.
  2. Mash a Few of the Berries Before Placing Into the Pitcher.
  3. Fill With Water and Place into the Fridge for At Least 30 mins up to 4 hours.

You’ll LOVE how EASY this is and it SAVES money, tastes great and is even good for you!

Frequently Asked Questons (FAQ’s)

What Are The Benefits of Blueberry Water?

Since this isn’t a health site, I’ll go with the known items about blueberries. They are a terrific source of antioxidants and besides that, they taste GREAT! What a great way to save some money!

Can I Use Frozen Blueberries?

Yes! Of course! Frozen blueberries were picked and frozen at the height of freshness! You can’t go wrong with frozen blueberries!

How Do I Know If Blueberries are Fresh?

Look at the berries, do you see many in the package that are shriveled or moldy? If so, move along. You can always choose frozen blueberries which are often less expensive.

Do I Wash the Blueberries Before Putting Them In The Water?

You will want to give your blueberries a good rinse with fresh water before using.

Can I Eat the Berries Out of the Blueberry Infused Water?

Definitely! You’ll be adding some great nutrients to your diet by doing so!

How Long Can The Blueberries Stay In The Water?

Remove the blueberries after 4 hours. You can eat them or just discard them.

Can I Use a Sparkling Water to Make My Fruit Infused Water?

Absolutely yes! Just understand that you’ll want to make smaller quantities because the bubbles leave the water pretty quickly.

What Other Flavors Go With Blueberry Water?

They go GREAT with some other flavors! Try one of these combos today!

  • Blueberry Lemon
  • Blueberry Raspberry
  • Cinnamon Blueberry
  • Blackberry Blueberry
  • Mint Blueberry
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Tips and Tricks

  • Use the freshest berries you can, frozen berries work just fine.
  • Crush some of the berries so that you’ll get the most flavor and color from them .
  • Allow the berries to infuse for at least 30 minutes. Leave them in the pitcher for up to 4 hours but remove them after that.
  • Save the infused water in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Try mixing your blueberry water with other flavors like lemon or raspberry.
  • Do you prefer sparkling water? No problem, use that instead of regular water.
  • You can learn all kinds of great info about blueberry nutrition at the Blueberry Council.

PRO TIP: For a fancy twist, dip the rim of the glass in colored sugar. Its beautiful and adds a bit of sweetness to your day.

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Blueberry Water

Fresh plump refreshing blueberries infused into invigorating crystal clear water! What could be better? Blueberry water is like a ray of sunshine and reminds you of a warm radiant day!
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Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry infused water, blueberry water
Prep Time: 5 minutes
resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 21kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Blueberries reserve ¼ Cup
  • ½ Gallon Water

Instructions

  • Pour ¾ Cup blueberries into the bottom of a pitcher or container (like a mason jar) that you will keep your infused water in.
  • Mash the remaining ¼ Cup blueberries with a fork and put them into the pitcher.
  • Pour ½ gallon of water over the blueberries and stir.
  • Place the pitcher into the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Pour into glass and garnish the water with some fresh blueberries. Feel free to use ice.

Notes

  • Use the freshest berries you can, frozen berries work just fine.
  • Crush some of the berries so that you’ll get the most flavor and color from them .
  • Allow the berries to infuse for at least 30 minutes.
  • Leave them in the pitcher for up to 4 hours but remove them after that.
  • Save the infused water in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Try mixing your blueberry water with other flavors like lemon or raspberry.
  • Do you prefer sparkling water? No problem, use that instead of regular water.
PRO TIP: For a fancy twist, dip the rim of the glass in colored sugar. Its beautiful and adds a bit of sweetness to your day.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Water
Amount Per Serving (8 0z)
Calories 21 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 24mg1%
Potassium 28mg1%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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A Verse to Share

Always a good reminder to tend to your fruits.

Galatians 5: 22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law

Wendi is the writer, CEO and dishwasher at Loaves and Dishes! When not in the kitchen or behind the computer, you can find Wendi serving on International Food Conference Boards, Speaking at various conferences, Leading and Cooking for the local Arts Council's "Taste of Stokes" events or donating home cooked goodies to various local non profits such as the Danbury Songwriters and Stokes Partnership for Children. Wendi is also a Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree and serves on her town's board of councilmen.

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Todd

Wednesday 3rd of August 2022

Why remove the blueberries after 4 hours? I just made this and I would think they could be left in unless I am missing something, but they should not ferment in 3 days

Wendi Spraker

Wednesday 3rd of August 2022

Just as a best practice.

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Tuesday 26th of January 2021

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Tuesday 29th of December 2020

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Wednesday 16th of December 2020

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