How To Make Edibles Without Cannabutter: Easy Steps

Making homemade edibles has almost become synonymous with making weed butter or cannabutter.

But in all reality, the easiest edibles to make are the ones that require no infusion or cannabutter. Really.

Making edibles without butter quickly and easily involves one ingredient: tincture.

So, aprons on and let’s get started.

An easy and straightforward way to make easy edibles without butter is heading to your local weed shop and grabbing some tincture.

Tincture is a concentrated form of cannabis, containing rich amounts of THC or CBD, along with other compounds from the cannabis plant like terpenes.

When you’re choosing your tincture, make sure that you are mindful about the dose and cannabinoid content. A CBD-rich tincture may be best for those seeking calm and relaxation without a high. A THC-rich tincture, on the other hand, might be ideal for those wanting the  relaxation or a mood boost with the classic psychoactive high associated with weed.

Some tinctures might contain 50mg of THC in the entire bottle, while others pack 50mg of THC in a single dose. It’s worth checking the bottle before purchasing to know the concentration and cannabinoid you’re getting yourself into.

Tincture Can Be Added To Almost Any Food

Tincture is super versatile and convenient since it can be added seamlessly into almost any food (and some drinks!).

Simply add measured drops of tincture to whichever edible mix you’ve made before baking or setting, mix well, and voilá: a homemade weed edible.

Terpenes In Tincture Can Shape Your Experience

Many tincture bottles will list the terpenes present. Terpenes are compounds in the cannabis plant responsible for its aroma and taste, and for shaping the effects, you feel (a phenomenon known as the entourage effect).

Tinctures rich in terpene limonene, for instance, will contribute a more citrusy taste to your edibles and lead to more energizing effects. On the other hand, tinctures richer in myrcene may add a musky or earthy taste to your food and contribute to more relaxing effects.

So, terpenes matter when it comes to choosing a tincture for your weed edibles.