How to Make Cannabis-Infused Honey | Easy DIY Edible, Dosing & Benefits

Cannabis-Infused Honey Recipe – Sweet, Sticky, and Blissfully Effective

Why You’ll Love This Cannabis-Infused Honey

Honey has been a trusted natural remedy for centuries, but when combined with cannabis, it transforms into one of the most versatile, easy-to-make edibles. This cannabis-infused honey recipe is perfect for sweetening tea, drizzling on toast, enriching salad dressings, or even enjoying straight off the spoon.

Unlike baked edibles, infused honey is easy to dose, gentle on digestion, and offers all the soothing benefits of cannabis without turning on your oven every time you want a treat.

Health Benefits of Cannabis-Infused Honey

This isn’t just about getting buzzed – it’s about enhancing your wellness with the natural powers of both honey and cannabis:

Antibacterial properties – soothes sore throats and supports immune health.

Digestive support – gentle on your gut and helpful for calming upset stomachs.

Rich in antioxidants – promotes skin, heart, and brain health.

Natural sweetener – say goodbye to refined sugar guilt.

Cannabis effects – promotes stress relief, relaxation, and calm.

Ingredients & Equipment for Homemade Cannabis Honey

🥬 Ingredients:

1 cup raw or local honey

1 to 2 tablespoons cannabis-infused coconut oil or MCT oil (or 3.5 grams decarboxylated flower infused into 2 tablespoons coconut oil; see method below)

¼ teaspoon liquid sunflower lecithin (recommended: naturally binds the oil to the honey to prevent separation)

🛠️ Tools:

Double boiler or small heat-safe glass bowl over a pot of simmering water

Whisk, fork, or small silicone spatula

Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth (only needed if infusing whole flower into carrier oil first)

Mason jar or glass storage jar

How to Make Cannabis-Infused Honey (Step-by-Step)

Pro Culinary & Clinical Note: Honey is roughly 80% sugar and 17% water, containing virtually zero fat. Because cannabinoids (THC and CBD) are non-polar lipophiles (fat-soluble), they will not properly extract into pure honey alone. Furthermore, honey becomes dense and sticky as it cools, making it impossible to strain through cheesecloth without clogging the fabric and losing most of your honey. The reliable, culinary-sound method is to infuse a carrier oil first, strain the oil, and whisk it with a touch of sunflower lecithin into warm honey.

Step 1: Decarboxylate the Cannabis (If Using Flower)

Before infusing raw flower, activate the cannabinoids through gentle heat (decarboxylation).

1. Preheat oven to 225°F (105°C).

2. Break up cannabis flower into small pea-sized pieces and spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Bake for 30–40 minutes, stirring gently every 10 minutes, until light golden and aromatic.

(Shortcut: If you already have pre-made cannabis-infused coconut oil, MCT oil, cannabutter, or a dispensary oil tincture, you can skip Steps 1 and 2 and proceed directly to Step 3!)

Step 2: Infuse the Carrier Oil & Strain (Never Strain Honey!)

1. In a small saucepan or double boiler over low heat, combine your decarboxylated flower with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or MCT oil.

2. Simmer gently on low heat (160°F–180°F / 70°C–80°C) for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep heat gentle to preserve delicate terpenes and cannabinoids.

3. Strain the warm liquid oil through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer into a small bowl, pressing gently to extract the oil. Discard the spent plant material.

Step 3: Whisk into Warm Honey with Lecithin & Store (No Straining Required!)

1. Warm 1 cup of honey in a double boiler over low heat until it is loose, runny, and easily stirrable (around 105°F–115°F). Do not boil.

2. Add your measured warm cannabis-infused oil and ¼ teaspoon of liquid sunflower lecithin.

3. Whisk vigorously for 60 seconds until the oil and honey are completely emulsified and uniform. (The lecithin acts as a natural binder that prevents the oil from separating to the top over time.)

4. Pour into a clean mason jar and let cool before sealing. Store at room temperature for up to 6 months in a dark pantry, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

Dosing Guide: How Potent is Your Cannabis Honey?

Potency Calculation (assuming 20% THC cannabis)

3.5 grams cannabis = ~700 mg THC total

1 cup honey = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons

Approximate THC per serving:

1 tablespoon ≈ 43.75 mg THC

1 teaspoon ≈ 14.6 mg THC

½ teaspoon ≈ 7.3 mg THC

¼ teaspoon ≈ 3.6 mg THC (great beginner dose)

Pro Tip:

Honey-based edibles may take 30–90 minutes to fully kick in, so be patient before reaching for another spoonful.

Creative Ways to Use Cannabis-Infused Honey

Stir into tea, coffee, or warm milk ☕

Drizzle on pancakes, yogurt, or fresh fruit ??

Whisk into homemade salad dressings or marinades?

Spread on warm biscuits, toast, or cornbread

Or – no shame – enjoy it straight from the spoon?

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