Natural fruit roll-ups are a delightful and healthy snack that both kids and adults love. If you’re seeking a new way to incorporate cannabis into your snacking experience, learning how to make cannabutter for homemade natural fruit roll-ups is a creative and tasty choice. These homemade roll-ups are perfect for those who want to enjoy the effects of cannabis in a subtle, delicious, and nutritious form. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cannabutter at home and provide you with a mouthwatering homemade natural fruit roll-up recipe that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds.

What is Cannabutter?

     Cannabutter, or cannabis-infused butter, is a versatile ingredient for creating a wide variety of cannabis-infused recipes. It involves infusing regular butter with the active compounds found in cannabis, such as THC and CBD. When prepared correctly, cannabutter provides a consistent and controlled way to enjoy the effects of cannabis. Just in case you didn’t catch our previous blog on how to make Cannabutter, here is a quick recipe to do so. Checkout this blog on How to Make CannaButter.

Ingredients for Cannabutter:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter
• 1/4 ounce (approximately 7 grams) of dried cannabis flower
• Cheesecloth
• Grinder
• Double boiler or saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Airtight container for storage

Step 1: Decarboxylate the Cannabis

     Before you can infuse the butter with cannabis, it’s essential to activate the cannabinoids by decarboxylating the plant material. This process involves heating the cannabis to convert THCA (non-psychoactive) into THC (psychoactive).

• Preheat your oven to 240°F (115°C).
• Coarsely grind the dried cannabis flower. A rough grind is ideal.
• Spread the ground cannabis evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes. This will activate the cannabinoids. Be sure to check and shake the tray every 10 minutes to ensure even decarboxylation.

Step 2: Infuse the Butter

     Once your cannabis is decarboxylated, it’s time to infuse it with butter. This process extracts the cannabinoids and flavors from the cannabis into the butter.

• In a double boiler or a saucepan, melt the 2 sticks of unsalted butter over low heat.
• Once the butter is fully melted, add the decarboxylated cannabis to the pot.
• Simmer the mixture on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Avoid boiling; a gentle simmer is sufficient.
• Use a wooden spoon to stir and scrape the sides of the pot to ensure the cannabis doesn’t stick or burn.

Step 3: Strain the Mixture

     After the infusion period, it’s time to strain the mixture to remove the solid plant material. You’ll use cheesecloth for this step.

• Set up a clean bowl and place a piece of cheesecloth over the top.
• Carefully pour the hot liquid through the cheesecloth to strain out the cannabis plant material.
• Gather the corners of the cheesecloth and twist to squeeze out as much liquid as possible, being cautious as the mixture will be hot.

Step 4: Cool and Store the Cannabutter

     Allow the strained liquid to cool at room temperature for a while. Once it’s cool enough to handle, transfer it to an airtight container.

With your homemade cannabutter ready, it’s time to dive into creating natural fruit roll-ups with a cannabis twist.

Cannabis-Infused Homemade Natural Fruit Roll-Up Recipe

Ingredients for Natural Fruit Roll-Ups:

• 3 cups of fresh or frozen mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1/4 cup of cannabutter (the cannabutter you prepared earlier)
• 2 tablespoons of honey (optional, for added sweetness)

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 170°F (75°C) or the lowest temperature setting available.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the mixed berries until smooth.
• In a saucepan, melt the cannabutter over low heat. If you want to add sweetness, you can also stir in the honey at this stage.
• Combine the melted cannabutter with the pureed berries and mix thoroughly.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
• Pour the berry mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly, ensuring it’s about 1/4-inch thick.
• Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 hours or until the fruit mixture is no longer sticky to the touch.
• Remove the fruit roll-up from the oven and let it cool.
• Once cool, use a knife or scissors to cut the fruit roll-up into strips. Roll each strip individually and secure it with a piece of twine or ribbon.

Usage Tips:

• As with any cannabis-infused dish, start with a small serving, especially if you’re new to edibles, and be patient for the effects to kick in, which can take some time.
• Store any remaining cannabutter and fruit roll-ups in an airtight container.

With this recipe, you can savor the delightful flavors of natural fruit roll-ups while enjoying the effects of your homemade cannabutter. As always, consume responsibly, be aware of the legal regulations regarding cannabis in your area, and keep these delightful snacks out of the reach of children and pets.