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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO
CANNABIS EDIBLES
Combining a great high with delicious edible ingredients has
been growing in popularity, and when you see the results for
yourself, you’ll understand why. Unfortunately, getting the best
results for your efforts means that you can’t simply throw
weed together with some flour and sugar in a bowl. Like fine
cooking in general, baking with cannabis is a process that
you can refine with practice, smart techniques, and tasty base
ingredients. We’ll cover the basics of what you need to know to
get started and know how to make edibles for yourself!

HOW THE BAKING SCIENCE WORKS: DECARBOXYLATION

Without decarboxylation, consuming cannabis won’t

provide medicinal or recreational benefits. What you’ll get
instead is, oddly enough, a superfood rich with vitamins
and minerals. Unfortunately, there isn’t much research that
analyzes the effects of regular raw cannabis consumption,
but the important fact here is that the raw product contains
tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) and cannabidiolic acid
(CBDA). When exposed to the proper amount of heat, these
acids activate to become tetrahydrocannabinol (TCH) and
cannabidiol (CBD)—in essence, this is how decarboxylation
works.

Cannabis decarboxylation naturally occurs when the plant

is burned in a joint or vaporized. One of the reasons it’s
worthwhile to decarboxylate cannabis for edibles is its
potency: smoked weed isn’t fully activated when burned, but
a carefully decarboxylated cannabis plant has all its potent
potential ready for use.

There are two traditional methods of using decarboxylation (or

decarbing) at home. One uses boiling water in a slow cooker

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while the other evenly spreads cannabis in a single layer
on a baking sheet before cooking it in the oven. Even
more modern and refined methods exist today, which use
specialized (and expensive) heating devices that produce
perfectly regulated and decarbed cannabis.

Whatever method you choose, it’s important to note

that decarbing is a process that takes hours and careful
preparation to complete. It’s also a vital part of how to
make edibles work. Be sure to try our guide for reliable
results if you’re new to cannabis edibles.

PREPARING CANNABIS-INFUSED MEDIUMS

Once your decarbed cannabis is ready to go, there’s still

one more step before it can be used in traditional baking
recipes. Mixing it into a proper fat-based medium will
deliver the best cooking results because cannabinoids
are lipophiles meaning that they are fat-soluble. It is the
best method for how to make edibles quickly, easily, and
with the potency you need.

ABOUT CANNABIS EDIBLES

Edibles are fantastic for those who can’t smoke or would

like to enjoy a more intense and lasting experience.
Whatever your preference, the great thing about
homemade cannabutter is that you have more control
over the potency of your edibles. Take care to consider
the strength of your homemade infused foods because
overdoing it can lead to a distressing experience. In order
to avoid that, it’s advised that you ingest small portions
(roughly 5-10mg servings) every 45 minutes or so until
you reach your preferred blissful state.

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 Table
of
Contents
 1. CANNABUTTER
Page 5–8

2. COCONUT OIL
Page 9–12

3. TINCTURE/ALCOHOL
Page 14

4. HONEY
Page 15–18

5. FLOUR & SUGAR

Page 19-22
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Once you know how to make
cannabutter, you can transform just
about any of your favorite recipes into
a heavenly infused delight!

Cannabutter will instantly turn any

food into an edible. One of the best
ways to use it is as a replacement for
regular butter in any baking recipe.
It can also be used as a means of
sauteing, or even as a topping for
things like baked potatoes, popcorn,
biscuits, or toast. Its versatility makes
it one of the most popular methods
for consumption!

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 INGREDIENTS:
• We follow the 1:1 ratio. 1 cup (10g) of cannabis
flower per 1 cup of butter. (1:1 is exceptionally
potent! To decrease potency, just use less
cannabis.)
• Lecithin: Use 1 oz. per 1 stick of butter. It
comes in powder, liquid, and gel capsules and
can usually be found in the vitamin aisle at
most grocery stores. Lecithin is a fat and is
used to ensure that the molecules will bind
appropriately.
• Slowcooker/crockpot
•
•
Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
Spatula (used to press down while filtering)
DIRECTIONS:
• Mason jar or something to store your
1. Grind your cannabis flower by pulsing it a few
cannabutter in. The liquid butter will be
times in a blender and de-carb it by putting it in
extremely hot, so don’t use anything that has
the oven at 240° for 30 minutes. It’s important
the potential to melt!
to de-carb cannabis so that the THC is activat-
ed to its full potential.
2. Begin the infusion process by adding the leci-
thin, the de-carbed flower, and butter into your
slow-cooker.
3. Cook on HIGH for 1 hour and then switch to
LOW for 6+ hours. The longer you let it infuse,
the more potent your cannabutter will be.
4. Once the infusion is done simmering, strain it
through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
into a mason jar. Use a spatula to press down
the sediment and draw out as much of the
liquid as possible. You can wait until it cools
down some, but it’s easier to work with while
its fluid, so beware that it can be very hot and
scalding!
5. Let the butter cool down for about 1 hour and
then store in the fridge.
6. When your cannabutter is cooled down, it is
ready to use at your disposal! It is important to
note that with making your own edibles, it is in-
credibly difficult to calculate the exact dosage.
So, do take care to not overdo it, especially if
you are a beginner. Start off small and go slow
and you’ll find your bliss in no time!

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COCONUT OIL
When it comes to cooking with cannabis,
recipes will often require using cannabutter.
However, butter may not be an option for some,
especially for those that follow a vegan lifestyle
or have dietary restrictions. Luckily, cannabis
doesn’t discriminate against what fats that its
components will bind to whether it is animal
or plant-based. THC and CBD molecules tether
easily to fat molecules regardless of where they
originated because they are lipophilic and fat-
soluble. This means that they best dissolve in
fats. When you infuse cannabis in this manner,
you better optimize its benefits than if you were
to use water or alcohol bases. For this recipe, we
are going to explore a very simple yet versatile
coconut oil infusion.

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 INGREDIENTS:
• 1 Cup melted coconut oil
• 1 Cup dry cannabis flower (Quarter to a Half-
Ounce depending on your tolerance and
experience – use less cannabis to decrease
potency)
• 1 TBSP Soy Lecithin (note that any type of
lecithin will work)
• Slow-cooker
• Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer

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 DIRECTIONS:
1. Grind your cannabis flower and de-carb it by
putting it in the oven at 240° for 30 minutes. It’s
important to decarb cannabis flower so that the
THC or CBD molecules are activated to their full
potential!
2. While the cannabis flower is decarbing, melt the
coconut oil in the microwave for approx 30-second
intervals until completely liquid.
3. Begin the infusion process by thoroughly mixing
the lecithin with the oil.
4. For a water bath method, pour the oil mixture and
decarbed flower into a mason jar. Put the lid on the
jar and set in your slow-cooker in enough water to
completely cover the oil line. If you don’t prefer a
water bath method, just add the oil and cannabis
flower directly inside the slow-cooker WITHOUT
any water.
5. Let simmer on HIGH for 1 hour and then switch to
LOW for 6+ hours. The longer you let it infuse, the
more potent it will be. Take care to stir every so
often so you don’t scorch the oil.
6. Once the steeping process is finished, strain it
through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a
glass mason jar or storage container. You can wait
until it cools down, but it’s often easier to work
with when it’s fluid. Do be beware that it will be
searing hot!
7. Let cool, and store in the fridge for increased shelf
life.

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TINCTURES &
ALCOHOL

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 A tincture is a concentrated extract of the cannabis
plant often made by absorbing components of the
herb into high proof alcohol.
Once you have your tincture, it can be used in
a wide variety of ways. The simplest option is to
consume it sublingually—with a few drops under the
tongue. If the taste of the pure tincture is bothersome,
you can also create your own edibles on the fly by
adding it to almost any food. Put a few drops in your
favorite food or drink, give it a stir, and you’re off to
the races.
What makes tinctures such a good mode of
consumption? An important factor is that they take
effect quickly. If you take your tincture sublingually, it’s
absorbed right into the bloodstream. This gives you
both faster and longer-lasting effects than just about
any other method of cannabis use.
Tinctures can be taken discreetly, without anyone
knowing what you’re doing. In a world where cannabis
use is still stigmatized, that matters. A tincture has no
cannabis smell, and it looks like any other medicine in
a bottle with a dropper.
And if you’ve ever had the unpleasant experience DIRECTIONS:
of taking more cannabis than you intended and riding
out an unpleasant high, you’ll know how valuable it 1. Decarb your cannabis flower in the
can be to precisely control your dose. Tinctures give oven at 240° for 30 minutes
you that power. 2. In a glass jar, mix decarbed
cannabis with a high proof grain alcohol
such as vodka or everclear
3. Let sit for several weeks, shaking
the jar every so often to promote mixing.
4. When the tincture turns dark green,
it means the cannabinoids have been
absorbed.
5. Strain the plant matter out of the
liquid and discard it.
The liquid you have left is your
tincture! Now simply store it in a dropper
bottle and carry it with you to use as
needed.

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This cannabis honey is right on the money! Honey
is easily adaptable and often used in a multitude of
recipes as a natural sweetener. Did you know that
honey has been used in conjunction with holistic
and natural medicine over the course of the last five
thousand years? It has antiseptic and antimicrobial
properties which also probably explains why it never
goes bad!

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Cannabis and honey are a great couple as they can form the base
for many different kinds of infused edible recipes. To optimize all of
the goodness in the cannabis plant we are going to use cannabis-
infused coconut oil in this recipe because cannabinoids love to bind
to fats. Since coconut oil is also a solid fat, we don’t have to worry
about it separating from the honey. This honey is going to have a bit
of a creamy consistency and look similar to creamed or spun honey.
It’ll be smooth and spreadable so you won’t have to worry about it
dribbling everywhere creating a sticky mess!

INGREDIENTS:
• ½ cup of infused coconut oil
• 16oz. honey
• Blender
• Rubber Spatula
• Funnel
• Glass Storage Container

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DIRECTIONS:
• Warm up the infused coconut oil in a glass jar. This can be done by submerging the jar (with the
lid on) into boiling water for about 5 minutes. Or you can gently microwave it for 30 seconds at
a time just be sure to remove the lid.
• Warm the honey by putting it in the microwave for roughly 15 seconds. This will slightly thin the
honey for better mixing.
• Pour the warmed honey and heated infused coconut oil into a blender until thoroughly whipped
and combined.
• Remove from the blender using a rubber spatula and let it pour through a funnel into its storage
container.
• Let it cool to room temperature.
• Store in the fridge or pantry.

This cannabis honey is a great addition to a slice of toast, a sweetener for tea, or even in a bakla-
va dish. No matter how you choose to use it, its versatility and mild taste make it one of the easiest
and gentlest ways to medicate. As with all edibles, be sure to always begin with a low dose and be
patient. Stay lifted and enjoy!

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FLOUR & SUGAR
Cannabis-infused flour and sugar is a
surefire way to incorporate cannabis
into your life. Perhaps the most
well-known method of consuming
cannabis is by smoking the cannabis
flower, but for one reason or another,
plenty of people opt not to do this.
For those that choose not to smoke,
the alternatives are plentiful.

Historically, the best method has

been to infuse cannabis into a fatty
substance like butter or oil, since the
fats would bind with and extract the
cannabinoids. But there are other
options available to you as well...

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FLOUR
Unlike cannabis butter, cannabis-infused flour
involves eating the actual cannabis flower. You’re
going to be throwing away the stems, but you’ll be
cooking with the leaves and buds. This is an easy

SUGAR
process that almost anyone can follow.

DIRECTIONS:
1. Sift through your cannabis flower and In order to make cannabis-infused sugar, you will
remove any stems or seeds so you’re left need to infuse vodka with decarbed cannabis at
with only the buds. least one day beforehand. The directions are as
2. Decarb your cannabis flower by baking it at follows.
240° F for 30 minutes. Allow it to cool.
3. Place cooled cannabis in a food processor
(or coffee grinder). Process until the plant
DIRECTIONS:
has become reduced to a very fine powder.
• Mix 3-5g of dry decarbed cannabis flower
When cooking a recipe that calls for flour, simply with ¾ cup of Everclear or high-proof grain
alcohol.
replace up to ¼ of the total amount of flour with
• Let it infuse for at least 24 hrs up to several
your processed cannabis. It’s as easy as that.
weeks. Do note that the longer it sits, the
Please note that your finished product may end more potent it becomes.
up tasting of plant matter, so if that idea is off- • When your cannabis-infused vodka is done
putting to you, cannabis-infused flour might not infusing, strain the contents of the jar
be the best choice. through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the
plant matter.
• Add ¾ cup of sugar to the strained mixture
and mix thoroughly.
• Spread the solution into a glass baking dish
and bake at 200° F for about 20 minutes,
stirring regularly until the alcohol evaporates
and the sugar takes on a golden color.

You can use cannabis sugar just as you

would use regular sugar. It doesn’t carry that
chlorophyll taste that you’re likely to get with
cannabis flour. You can also stir it into your tea
or coffee or pour it over your breakfast cereal.
The only limit to what you can do with cannabis-
infused sugar is your own imagination!

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 CANNABIS & HEMP
The world has been using cannabis for a millennia. an association with its distant relative, marijuana, and
Until this past century, hemp was a staple crop that other illicit drugs. Eventually, hemp became illegal
was cultivated across the world. In fact, the earliest altogether when President Richard Nixon signed
textile ever found is a piece of hemp fabric that dates the Controlled Substance Act where it was forcibly
back to around 8000 BC. shelved into a stigma specially reserved for the moral-
ly corrupt.
The ancient Chinese were the first to use cannabis
as paper, which the American Declaration of Indepen- In 2018, the new Farm Bill that allows for hemp
dence was famously written upon in 1776, and it was research and production. While the bill is still restric-
lauded for its medicinal properties that helped with a tive, it is groundbreaking in that it paves the way for
vast range of ailments before modern medicine came industrial hemp’s comeback!
into play. Many farmers across the world were legally
required to grow hemp for the economy up until this Hemp has an extensive range of uses. The entire
past century. plant from top to bottom can be utilized! It truly is a
miracle plant. It feeds, it treats, and can be used as
Hemp was suddenly prohibited in America and an ingredient to many goods we use in our everyday
other countries after the 1930s when it became a hov- lives!
ering threat to competing industries and developed

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