Fructose Free Orange Vanilla Infused Water
Bright citrus and warm vanilla might sound like an indulgent combination, but this infused water keeps things beautifully light — just fresh orange rounds, a split vanilla bean, and cold filtered water doing their slow, fragrant thing in the fridge. The trick of gently pressing the orange slices against the pitcher releases just enough juice to tint the water a faint golden hue without overwhelming it with sweetness. For anyone managing fructose sensitivity, that restrained approach matters — you get the flavor suggestion of orange rather than a concentrated hit of fruit sugar. After an hour or so of chilling, the water turns subtly floral and citrusy in a way that feels genuinely refreshing rather than cloying. It's the kind of drink that makes plain hydration feel like a small luxury, whether you're pouring it over ice at lunch or keeping the pitcher on the counter all afternoon.
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4 servings
- 1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 8 cups cold filtered water
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the orange slices in a large pitcher in a single overlapping layer.
- 2
Use the back of a spoon to gently press the orange slices against the side of the pitcher once or twice, just enough to release a little juice without squeezing them fully.
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