Infused Honey
Infused honey is a great way to get cannabis into your favourite beverages or desserts.
This cannabis infused honey recipe transforms infused honey into an elegant, precisely dosed confection that looks as good as it tastes. Candies and confections are perfect for micro-dosing since each piece can be made to exact specifications. Master the art of cannabis candy making with our detailed guide. Cannabis-infused honey is a versatile pantry staple you can stir into tea, drizzle over toast, or use as a sweetener in any recipe.
- ½ cup of coconut oil
- 3.5 ground weed
- 300 g honey
- Decarb your weed - Learn how to do
- Grind your weed fine, you want to make a good surface area of exposure.
- Add the ground weed to a canning jar with ½ cup of coconut oil.
- Seal the canning jar very tightly.
- Add the canning jar in boiling water using low-medium heat (240° F - 115° C) for over 2 hours.
- Put all the jar's content into a cheesecloth over a metal strainer.
- Gather the cheesecloth and squeeze all the remaining liquid out.
- Add the coconut oil and the honey in the blend
- Put and store all the mixture in a canning jar or mason jar
Dosing Tips for Your Infused Honey
- Confections are ideal for precise dosing because you can use molds to create identical portions. Calculate total THC and divide by the number of molds.
- Use cannabis-infused coconut oil or infused honey and add sunflower lecithin to improve binding in candy recipes.
- Keep individual confection doses between 2.5-10 mg for casual consumers. Smaller pieces make it easier to find your ideal dose.
- Allow confections to set completely before consuming since eating warm candy can cause faster, more intense absorption.
- Measure honey by the teaspoon and note the mg per teaspoon on the jar label so you always know your intake.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Heating sugar mixtures above 300 F (150 C) with cannabis fat already added will destroy a significant percentage of the THC. Add the infused fat after the candy reaches temperature and has cooled slightly.
- Failing to use a candy thermometer leads to inconsistent results. Different candy stages (soft ball, hard crack) require precise temperatures.
- Pouring the mixture too quickly into molds creates air bubbles that trap fat unevenly, leading to inconsistent dosing across pieces.
- Not using molds or not using consistent mold sizes means each confection will have a different dose, making it impossible to control intake.
How to Store Infused Honey
- Store confections in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Most cannabis candies keep for 2-4 weeks at room temperature depending on ingredients.
- Chocolate-based confections should be kept below 70 F (21 C) to prevent melting and fat bloom, which can look unappetizing but does not affect potency.
- Individually wrap each piece in wax paper or candy wrappers and label clearly with the dose per piece.
- Keep in a dark glass jar at room temperature; infused honey remains potent and shelf-stable for up to 6 months.
Variations & Ideas
- Add terpene extracts that match your cannabis strain for an enhanced entourage effect and coordinated flavor profile.
- Use silicone molds in fun shapes to make your confections more appealing and to ensure consistent sizing for accurate dosing.
- Infuse white chocolate with cannabis oil for a milder-flavored confection that pairs well with fruit and nut additions.
- Steep a few sprigs of lavender or rosemary into the honey during infusion for an herbal flavor that complements the cannabis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cannabis-infused coconut oil is the top choice for most confections because it solidifies at room temperature and has a neutral flavor. For chocolate-based confections, cannabis butter works beautifully. Both bind THC effectively and integrate smoothly into candy recipes.
Yes, but you must add the cannabis oil after the sugar mixture has cooled to about 250 F (121 C) to avoid THC degradation. Use cannabis tincture or a very concentrated oil so you do not add too much liquid to the candy mixture, which can cause crystallization.
Bloom occurs when chocolate is not properly tempered. Heat your chocolate slowly, stir in the cannabis oil at the right temperature, then cool gradually. Using a double boiler and a thermometer keeps the process controlled and produces a professional shine.
This happens when the cannabis fat does not emulsify with the gelatin mixture. Add a small amount of sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier, and stir continuously while the mixture is warm. Pouring into molds quickly before it begins to set also helps.
Cannabis gummies stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator last 2-4 weeks. At room temperature they last about a week before texture degrades. Frozen gummies can last several months. Potency remains stable as long as they are kept away from heat and light.
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