Cannabis Infused Honey Recipe Stovetop — 5 Steps

This cannabis infused honey recipe stovetop method from Herbistry420 is one of the most accessible ways to make a cannabis infusion at home. All you need is a double boiler, a cup of honey, 8 grams of decarbed cannabis, and one hour of your time. No expensive machines required — just old-school heat and patience.

Why Use the Stovetop for Cannabis Infused Honey?

You can make this cannabis infused honey recipe stovetop or with an infusion machine like the Magical Butter Machine. The stovetop version gives you full control over temperature without any extra equipment. It also lets you keep your grind coarse — less grinding means less chlorophyll enters the honey, giving you a cleaner, lighter-colored final product. The cannabis honey stovetop method is ideal for anyone who wants to make small batches without owning an infusion machine.

Ingredients

• ~240g (1 cup) raw or liquid honey
• 8g decarboxylated cannabis (coarsely broken, not finely ground)

Equipment

• Double boiler (pot + heat-safe bowl or insert)
• Silicone spatula
• Fine mesh strainer or funnel with filter
• Oven mitt or pot holder
• Storage container (the original honey jar works great)
• Timer (set for 10–12 minute intervals)

Cannabis Infused Honey Recipe Stovetop — 5 Steps

Step 1: Set Up Your Double Boiler

Fill a pot with a few inches of water and bring it to a light, rolling simmer over medium heat. Place a heat-safe bowl or double boiler insert on top. The bottom of the upper vessel should not touch the water. You want indirect, gentle heat — not a vigorous boil. This double boiler cannabis honey setup protects the THC from direct high heat, which would degrade it.

Step 2: Add Honey and Cannabis

Pour approximately 240g (1 cup) of honey into the top of your double boiler. Add 8g of coarsely broken decarbed cannabis directly into the honey. The cannabis will sit on top at first — that is fine. Put the lid on and let the honey warm up for a few minutes before stirring. As the honey heats, it will loosen and begin to coat the plant material.

Step 3: Simmer and Stir Every 12 Minutes for 1 Hour

Set a timer for 12-minute intervals. Over the course of one hour, you will stir the cannabis honey stovetop method mixture approximately 5 times (every 12 minutes, skipping the final interval — that last 12 minutes is for straining). Each time you stir, use the silicone spatula to fold the honey over the cannabis, ensuring everything stays coated and incorporated. Keep the heat at a gentle simmer — bubbles should be light and steady, not aggressive. Turn the heat down slightly if it starts to boil hard.

Step 4: Strain the Honey

After 1 hour, turn the heat off and carefully remove the double boiler insert using an oven mitt. Position a fine mesh strainer or funnel with filter over your storage container. Pour the hot honey through the strainer. Hot honey is thinner and flows more easily — this is when to strain, not after it cools. Learning how to strain cannabis honey through a fine mesh takes patience; use the spatula to gently push the honey through the filter. The finer the mesh, the slower the drip — but the cleaner the final product. Save the leftover plant material (pulp) in a small container — there are many infused honey pulp uses, including baking it into cakes or banana bread.

Step 5: Store and Use

Let the strained infused honey cool slightly before sealing the container. Store at room temperature or refrigerate. The honey will smell strongly of cannabis and carry a noticeably warm, earthy sweetness. Use it in tea, on toast, in energy balls, or as a base for other cannabis infused honey recipe stovetop variations. Label it clearly and keep it away from children and pets.

Potency Notes

Fordee used 8 grams of decarbed cannabis to approximately 1 cup (240g) of honey. He notes he could have used twice the amount for a stronger infusion, but 8 grams should be plenty for a well-dosed honey. As always, start with a small amount — a teaspoon — and wait 2 hours before taking more. Infused honey is easy to over-consume because it blends so seamlessly into food and drink.

Infused Honey Pulp Uses

Do not throw away the leftover plant material from straining. The pulp still contains cannabinoids and can be used in baked goods. Fordee used his honey pulp in a red velvet cake (see the Red Velvet Cake recipe on Herbistry420). Other infused honey pulp uses include banana bread, muffins, or stirring it into oatmeal. It adds a subtle honey flavor along with a secondary cannabis dose to any recipe you fold it into.