This tried and true, no-fail recipe for cannabis gummies made with oil is the perfect recipe for delicious CBD or THC gummies that do not sweat or separate. This guide includes options for different infused oils, flavorings, sugar-free options, and more.
Features
- A tried and true recipe with over 300+ 5-star reviews
- Easily customizable, this recipe can feature any color or flavor you wish
- Infusion options include cannabutter, coconut oil, MCT oil, and more
Why You Will Love This Recipe
With so many cannabis gummy recipes available online with different instructions and methods, it can get overwhelming to pick the perfect one.
Luckily, I have tried them all and worked to put together this no-fail guide on making the perfect cannabis gummies made with oil or butter.
By following these easy directions, you can create a delicious cannabis gummy with perfect texture and consistency, with no separation or sweating.
However, gummy taste and texture preferences are subjective, so I recommend you first try this recipe with *non* cannabis-infused oil.
That way, you know you like the taste and texture of this recipe before adding in your hard-earned cannabis products.
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If you don't have cannabis-infused oil available or are looking for a gummy alternative, I also have these different gummy recipes available:
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Ingredients Notes
- 1 cup water or juice - juice adds more flavor, but it is also more susceptible to mold
- ¾-1¼ ounces unflavored gelatin - For this recipe, we will be using ¾-1¼ ounces of gelatin, equivalent to 3-5 Knox packs. See notes below to decide how much to use. This recipe will not work without adding gelatin
- ½ cup of cannabis-infused oil - I've covered every type of cannabis-infused oil or butter you can use below. Just pick your preference and get cooking.
- 2 teaspoons lecithin - Lecithin is used as a binder to keep the oil and water together. You can use liquid, granulated, or powdered form. If you skip this ingredient, your gummy's will separate and leave a hard film of oil on the bottom
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice - or ¼ teaspoon of alternative mold inhibitors like Lorann mold inhibitor or potassium sorbate
- 3 ounces flavored gelatin - Any flavor you want! Note that flavored gelatin typically comes in two different package sizes, a 3-ounce and 6-ounce package. For this recipe, we will be using one 3-ounce package
- 5-10 drops of flavoring oils - Available in a wide variety of flavors, these oils can help mask the cannabis taste and make the flavor pop
Note: a complete list of ingredients with amounts and printable instructions is located in the recipe card below.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1 - Prepare your workstation. Gather your equipment and measure out your ingredients.
- Step 2 - In a small bowl, add ½ cup of water or juice. Stir the unflavored gelatin into the liquid. Set aside to bloom.
- Step 3 - Prepare a double boiler. Once near boiling, turn to low and simmer.
- Step 4 - Add the oil and lecithin, allow to melt, and whisk. Leave over low heat while working on the next step.
- Step 5 - Bring the remaining water or juice to a boil in a separate pan.
- Step 6 - Add the mold inhibitor and the flavored gelatin. Mix well to dissolve, then turn off the heat.
- Step 7 - Pour the flavored gelatin mixture into the double boiler containing the oil and lecithin. Whisk well.
- Step 8 - Add the reserved bowl of bloomed gelatin to the double boiler.
- Step 9 - Add the flavoring oil drops.
- Step 10 - Whisk consistently for 10 minutes. This step is very important!
- Step 11 - Add the gummy mixture to your molds of choice.
- Step 12 - Allow the molds to sit and set for at least 30 minutes before removing the gummies from the wells.
- Step 13 -Remove the gummies from the molds.
- Step 14 - If air drying, place the gummies in a single layer on a wire baking rack. Allow the gummies to dry at room temperature for 12-72 hours. *See air drying notes below.
- Step 15 - If you plan to add sugar or citric acid to your gummies, do so after they have been fully air-dried. Do not try to do this immediately after they come out of the molds, they will melt.
- Step 16 - Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
Note: complete step-by-step printable instructions are located in the recipe card below.
Storage Instructions
Once removed from the gummy molds, you can either air-dry these gummies or simply store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
How To Air Dry Cannabis Gummies
While it's an extra step, many people prefer to air dry their gummies for enhanced texture, less moisture, and better shelf stability.
To successfully air dry, or cure, the cannabis gummies, you first need to remove them from the molds.
Once free from the molds, you can place them on a wire baking rack, parchment paper, or a paper towel. Allow these gummies to dry at room temperature for 2-48 hours.
The time frame is your choice based on your preferred texture and consistency. Try one every few hours to find what you like best.
Many people will drape a piece of cheesecloth over the gummies to prevent any contaminants from falling on them. If you do this, ensure you are using a breathable fabric.
If you have a food dehydrator available, you can place the gummies to speed up the process.
Note: If you use a food dehydrator to dry your gummies, you must ensure it does not use heat. Low-temperature dehydrators (~90°) will cause your gummies to melt.
Finally, some people prefer to lightly dust their air-dried gummies with a small amount of cornstarch to remove any last bits of moisture.
A Word of Caution When Air Drying
Humidity will cause an issue of oil sweating if you air-dry your gummies, especially if they are made with MCT oil.
If it is humid where you live, you must air dry your gummies in the refrigerator, where the temperature and humidity are better controlled.
If you use a food dehydrator to dry your gummies, you must ensure it does not use heat. Low-temperature dehydrators (~90°) will cause your gummies to melt.
Alternate Oil Infusion Options
As you can see from the visual above, your gummies' final texture and appearance will vary slightly depending on what type of ingredients you use.
Below I will go over all the infusion options that will work with this recipe in detail, including the pros and cons of each option.
Infused MCT Oil
Our favorite option for making these gummies is to use a cannabis-infused MCT oil.
Many people prefer liquid MCT oil for infusions because it is tasteless, remains liquid at room temperature, is completely clear with no color, and has no flavor.
Using infused MCT oil for your infusion will result in a more clear gummy that is less dense and more 'jiggly' than a gummy infused with traditional coconut oil.
If you haven't made MCT cannabis oil yet, click here for full instructions. You will need to have this ready before starting the gummy-making process.
Infused Coconut Oil
Our next favorite option for making infused gummies is traditional cannabis-infused coconut oil.
Coconut oil remains solid at room temperature, is opaque in color, and has two primary options: unrefined and refined.
Many people prefer refined coconut oil because it has a less prominent coconut taste.
As noted in the image above, when gummies are made with traditional coconut oil, they tend to be more opaque in appearance, are slightly more dense in texture, and have an almost creamy texture and mouthfeel.
Gummies Made with Cannabutter
These gummies work perfectly when made with cannabutter in place of MCT or coconut oil.
However, they had a much noticeably strong cannabis taste compared to the previous two options. They also had a creamier mouthfeel, similar to the coconut oil gummies.
I paired them with lime-flavored gelatin, which worked well for color and taste. If you're interested in making cannabutter, I have a step-by-step crockpot recipe or Instant Pot recipe.
Other Cannabis-Infused Oils
Whether allergic to coconuts or simply looking for a different oil to infuse, this recipe will work with just about any cannabis oil you desire.
The only caveat is that you risk absorbing any flavors from your oil, especially with stronger oils like hemp seed oil or olive oil.
You can try the following cooking oils to experiment with: avocado oil, sunflower seed oil, grapeseed oil, canola oil, soybean oil, safflower oil
Notes & Expert Tips
- Test batch: As always, I recommend you make one *non-infused* test batch of gummies before trying with your actual product to ensure you like the taste, consistency, and process. This means using regular coconut oil instead of cannabis coconut oil, etc.
- Unflavored gelatin: Using butter or solid coconut oil, use ¾ ounce (3 packs) of Knox gelatin. If you use liquid oil, such as MCT oil, use 1 ounce (4 packs) of Knox gelatin.
- Mold inhibitors: You can also use ¼ teaspoon of LorAnn Mold Inhibitor or potassium sorbate instead of the lemon juice if you need a longer shelf life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to some of the most important frequently asked cannabis gummy questions that I get from my Well With Cannabis Community.
Yes, you can easily freeze them. Freezing gummies does not alter the potency and may even help preserve potency.
Yes! We made these gummies with sugar-free flavored gelatin, which was fine. Simply swap a 0.3oz packet of sugar-free gelatin for the traditional 3oz packet of regular flavored gelatin. The weight difference comes from the lack of regular sugar.
Yes, but only after they have been cured or air-dried for at least 24 hours. If you try to coat them in sugar before air drying, they will melt and turn into a wet soupy mess.
I prefer liquid sunflower lecithin because I feel it mixes in better. Many members of my Well With Cannabis Community report that powdered lecithin works great in this recipe.
If you want to skip the flavored gelatin, add a sweetener.
No. Gelatin is a colorless, flavorless, protein-based ingredient that helps to create the gummy texture we are looking for in this recipe. It can easily be found in the baking section of your local grocery store or purchased on Amazon.
They're not 100% necessary, but for those who want the extra flavor boost to help cover the taste of the cannabis in the gummies, these super-strength flavoring oils are the perfect addition.
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📖 Recipe
Cannabis Gummies Made With Oil or Butter
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water or juice divided
- 1 ounce unflavored gelatin 3-5 Knox Packets *see notes below
- ½ cup cannabis oil or cannabutter
- 2 teaspoons lecithin powder or liquid
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or mold inhibitor *see notes below
- 3 ounces flavored gelatin 1 small box
- 10 drops LorAnn super-strength flavoring oils
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation before getting started; this recipe moves quickly. Gather your equipment and measure out your ingredients. Place your gummy molds on baking trays, so they don't flop when being moved.
- In a small bowl, add ½ cup of water or juice. Stir the unflavored gelatin into the liquid. This is called blooming the gelatin. The mixture will become very thick. Set aside.
- Next, prepare a double boiler by putting one cup of water in the bottom pan. Add the top pan and place over medium-high heat. Once near boiling, turn the heat to low and let simmer.
- Add the cannabis oil (or cannabutter) and lecithin to the top of the double boiler. Allow butter or oil to melt as needed, and then whisk to incorporate. Leave over low heat while working on the next step.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of water or juice to a separate small saucepan on the stove. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the lemon juice or mold inhibitor and the flavored gelatin packet to the hot liquid. Whisk well to dissolve. Turn off the heat.
- Carefully and slowly, pour the flavored gelatin mixture into the double boiler that contains the melted oil (or cannabutter) and lecithin. Whisk consistently until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Take the reserved bowl of bloomed gelatin and add it to the double boiler.
- Add your desired amount for flavoring oil drops.
- Whisk consistently for 10 minutes, ensuring no clumps form. This step is very important! You can use an immersion blender to speed up the process if desired.
- Working quickly, using a squeeze bottle, pipette, or piston funnel, add the gummy mixture to your gummy molds of choice.
- Allow the filled molds to sit and set for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator before attempting to remove the gummies from the molds.
- Carefully remove the gummies from the molds. Decide whether you want to store them in the fridge immediately or allow them to air dry.
- If air drying, place the gummies in a single layer on a wire baking rack. Allow the gummies to dry at room temperature for 12-72 hours, depending on your texture preferences. *See air drying notes below.
- If you plan to add sugar or citric acid to your gummies, do so after they have been fully air-dried. Do not try to do this immediately after they come out of the molds, they will melt.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
Notes
- Run a test batch first: I recommend you make one *non-infused* test batch of gummies before trying with your actual infusion to ensure you like the process, taste, and consistency of the final product. This ensures no good stuff gets wasted.
- Unflavored gelatin: If you are using butter or solid coconut oil, use ¾ ounce (3 Knox packs) of gelatin. If you are using a liquid oil, such as MCT oil, use 1 ounce (4 Knox packs) of gelatin. If you want an extra firm gummy, use 1¼ ounce (5 Knox packs) of gelatin.
- Lecithin: You can use powdered or liquid lecithin in the exact same amount. If your infused oil was already made with lecithin, you should still add the additional lecithin called for in this recipe.
- Mold inhibitors: You can also use a ¼ teaspoon of LorAnn Mold Inhibitor or potassium sorbate in place of the lemon juice for longer shelf stability.
- When air drying: Humidity will cause an issue of oil sweating if you are air-drying your gummies, especially if they are made with MCT oil. If you use a food dehydrator to dry your gummies, you must ensure it does not use heat.
Denise
Hello, I love this recipe but I haven't been able to add any sugar! I've made this 3 times with the butter and waited 72 hrs then put sugar the sugar on and they still melts. So what is it that I need to do or not doing? I just put the sugar on as I eat them now.
Emily Kyle
Hey Denise! Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try; I'm sorry you're having trouble with the sugar. I haven't experimented with sugar-coating step much, but have been successful after air drying, so I'm afraid I can't give another suggestion at this time. I will play around with the sugar-coating stage and see if I can come up with any better instructions 🙂
Jane
Hi, in response to Denise's question try lightly spraying the gummies with alcohol, leave for a few minutes and then roll them in sugar. I've heard this works! 🤞🏻
Emily Kyle
That is really sweet of you to offer your thoughts to Denise, thank you Jane 🙂
Jeanette
Maybe use a coarser sugar not regular sugar.. Just a thought...
Emily Kyle
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jeanette!
Jeanette
How many gummies does this recipe make....I know my molds are different sizes, I just wanted a guesstimate so I can adjust the amount of cannibutter to use vs plain and gauge the strength of each gummy.....because if I use 1/2 cup of my cannibutter in this recipe I think my gummies would be way too strong..
Emily Kyle
Hi there Jeanette, this recipe makes approximately 12 fluid ounces which is approximately 355mL. If you use a tiny gummy bear mold that only holds 2mL, you will have 177 gummies. If you use a larger mold, like the cannabis leaf that holds 7mL, you would have approximately 50 gummies.
Mónica
I think we should call molde inhibitors what they are, preservatives. Being a skincare formulator we should not be afraid of knowing which preservatives and ratios (%) are safe for each preparation. I believe in this recipe lemon juice is not going to stop the mold from growing but a good preservation, food safe, natural and approved one. Like potassium sorbate. But we would have to have a recipe in percentages to do adjust it to .5%. I'm going to try it.
Emily Kyle
Monica, the mold inhibitor is the name of the specific product I recommend along with potassium sorbate in the notes section of the recipe 🙂
Moe
Interesting question. So if you happen to have “left overs” because you heavily under purchased molds (LOL) do you know if you can pop it in the freezer in an airtight container & reheat on stove (using same method above) to add to the molds at a later time? Hopefully this makes sense? LOL!
Emily Kyle
Good question, Moe! I am not 100% sure (but I think it would work!) If you try it, please report back and let us know how it worked out 🙂
Mario
Once dried, has anyone tried to lightly dust the gummies with corn starch?
Emily Kyle
Mario, I haven't personally, but hopefully someone with experience can chime in to help you here.
Shawn
I'm just curious how many typical gummies will this make ..I jyst want to order enough trays / molds to accommodate 12 Oz.. I don't want to have any leftovers....ive been making coconut for 2o years and have that down perfect with crockpot method, I usually make 6 cups of finished potent product ...Im guessing I could make a few thousand gummies with 6 cups...yikes
Emily Kyle
Hi there Shawn, this recipe makes approximately 12 fluid ounces which is approximately 355mL. If you use a tiny gummy bear mold that only holds 2mL, you will have 177 gummies. If you use a larger mold, like the cannabis leaf that holds 7mL, you would have approximately 50 gummies.
Moe
Update: IT WORKS! I used a airtight container popped extra into freezer, when I was ready to use I massaged the container and the mixture popped right out. Using the double broiler method to thaw. No consistency difference noticed either. (Mixture was using your recipe for MCT oil)
Emily Kyle
Moe, I am so glad you came back to update us, thank you so much! So glad it worked 🙂
Tiara
If putting the gummies in a dehydrator, how long should I leave them in for?
Emily Kyle
Tiara, until your desired consistency is achieved 🙂
Maggie
For those of you asking how many gummy bears this will make. Approx. 106 large gummy bears. I had to use puzzle piece molds which = 2 gummy bears. So I made 72 large bears and 17 puzzle pieces.
Emily Kyle
Thanks for sharing, Maggie!
DK
Do I need to spray my molds?
Emily Kyle
DK, if they're silicone molds, no, you do not need to spray 🙂
Connie
I like how the gummies turned out but they are really soft. How do I get them to be more like real gummy bears to a harder consistency?
Emily Kyle
Connie, I got your second comment: "Referring to my recent comment I made. I just went back to read more on the recipe and down at the notes it tells me to use more gelatin. So next time I will use more."
Glad you were able to find the answer 🙂
Mel
How much lecithin should I use in this recipe?
Emily Kyle
Hey Mel, the recipe calls for 2 teaspoons 🙂
Michael Caron
Hi I’m vegan so can’t eat gelatin, which uses gelatin made from animal products. There are other flavored gelatins that use plant-based gelatin. Do you have any suggestions for substituting these for gelatin? Thanks Mike
Emily Kyle
Hey Mike! I have, unfortunately, been unsuccessful in trying to create a really good plant-based gummy with agar-agar and guar gum. I will keep trying, though and post a vegan recipe here if it ever turns out good enough 😀
Steve
This is an awesome recipe! Came out perfectly the first time! So much better than any other homemade gummies I have had, and most commercially made ones as well. Thanks for being so thorough and detailed. One question. If you use the LorAnn Mold inhibitor, is it one teaspoon per batch, as is specified if using lemon juice? Thanks again for this, I was recently diagnosed with Celiacs Disease and had to switch from my go to chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Emily Kyle
Hey Steve! I am so sorry to hear about the recent diagnosis, I'm so glad you've found something that can work better for you, instead! Their directions call for 2 teaspoons per 5lb batch (wow!) so I would go with maybe 1/4-1/2 teaspoon 🙂
Aaron
I have a question, to which I might just be having a total brain fart on... I am going to be making gummies, but was hoping to not have to do the whole making butter process. Is it possible to just use the THC/CBD oils you can get from a dispensary? Or would I have to mix it in with cocoanut oil in order to use it? Thanks in advance! 🙂
Emily Kyle
Great question, Aaron! Yes, you can absolutely use the oils you get from a dispensary. You may just need to add more oil, like coconut oil or MCT oil, to get the volume needed for the 1/2 cup called for in the recipe. My suggestion would be to pour as much of the store-bought oil as you want to use into a 1/2 measuring up and then fill it the rest of the way with the oil you want to use 🙂
Sarah
This is by far one of the best recipes I tried. I did avert the pork gelatin given our home traditions and used beef gelatin… and so so good!! Even made a raspberry fruit snack with this recipe minus the infused part for my kids 🖤
Emily Kyle
I am so glad you enjoyed these gummies, Sarah!!
ian
is there a specific dehydrator your recommend?
Emily Kyle
Hey Ian! I personally skip the dehydrator and just air-dry at room temperature 🙂
Daniella
So I'm air drying them and it's been about 24 hours and the outsides are hard and look dry and the center looks more opaque and moist. I used mct oil for this recipe and I live in a desert climate which is dry heat. Any idea why they look extra dry on the outside only?
Walter
Hello. Not sure if I missed it but can we add more cannabis MCT to a “single gummy recipe” to try and make it more potent. My current oil is a teaspoon per dose. So with 50 7.4ml gummies we’d need to eat 3 to get a normal dose. They’re kind of big molds so I’d like to get that dose to 1 or 2 gummies. Can we do like less water more oil etc. I’m pretty new to all this ha thank you!!! Love all the tutorials!
Emily Kyle
Hey Walter! I wouldn't add any more oil to the recipe; I'm not sure it would stay together. The best advice would be to make a more potent infused oil, by adding more flowers to your infusion. Or, adding cannabis concentrates would help, too!
Emily Kyle
Hey Daniella - that's just the way the drying process works. The air that touches the outside of the gummy dries it. If you find that it is becoming too dry for your preference, simply end the drying process, bag and store.
JodyL
Hi! So I infused liquid coconut oil and used it in this recipe. Is the liquid coconut oil the problem? My gummies remained "slippery" and I couldn't get them to dry out enough to coat with sugar.
Emily Kyle
Hey Jody, I'm sorry to hear this! It's usually not the liquid coconut oil that causes this problem, but rather a mis-step in the mixing process or too much humidity during the drying process. In the future, if this happens again, you can melt these slippery gummies back down together and try to remold 🙂
Mary
These came out perfect! I used all of your tutorials for the whole process and about 1/4 a bottle of the blueberry flavor with raspberry flavored gelatin. They taste amazing it reminds me of my old cbd berry vape pen. I’m storing them in mason jars in the fridge.
Emily Kyle
I am so happy to hear these turned out perfectly for you, Mary! Thanks so much for letting us know 😀
Lacy
If using potassium sorbate, do you use the same ratio in place of lemon juice? Thanks!
Emily Kyle
Hey Lacy, the packaging calls for a ½ teaspoon per gallon, so I think you would be safe with a ¼ teaspoon 🙂
Rita
since you use a double boiler, does the mixture stay liquid longer? Does it setup in the dropper? Had trouble with this using other recipe. Thank You in advance
Emily Kyle
Hi Rita! You want to work quickly with this recipe, but I've never had any trouble with it setting up while still in the dropper 🙂
Janice
I really liked this recipe but the gummies separated. Any idea what I did wrong?
Emily Kyle
Hey Janice. I'm sorry to hear they separated! This can be due to a few things: not mixing well or long enough, not using lecithin, or just too much humidity present during the drying process. You can remelt the separated gummies, mix again, add a bit of lecithin, and try to see if that helps.
Rita
Thank You Emily!! Making some today!!!
Emily Kyle
You are so welcome, Rita! I hope they turn out great for you 😀
Carrie
I’m getting ready to make these and just want to clarify-is it 3 oz of flavored gelatin or .3 oz? I have the small boxes but they’re .3oz
Emily Kyle
I recommend the 3-ounce one, but the sugar-free comes in 0.3-ounce packages, and that works just fine, too.
Nath
Can I substitute the lecithin? Or not us it at all???
Emily Kyle
No, it is required for this recipe to work correctly.
SLK
Of all the recipes I have researched, this one looks like the best option. I am super excited to make these, yet very nervous about they way they might turn out. Having read all of the feedback, I feel a bit more confident. I am using the decarbed coconut oil I infused yesterday. I have acquired all of the ingredients and tools needed. I am going to use fresh mango from my tree and make a juice and then use a pineapple flavoring. Wish me luck!!!
Emily Kyle
Good luck SLK! My best advice would be to run a test batch first with non-infused oil, just to make sure all goes well (without wasting any important product) 😀
Ross
Hey Emily! Thanks so much for this great recipe. I’ve used it twice with great results. I’m wanting to try adding citric acid as my preservative/ inhibitor. Have you ever experimented with that? Am I going to make them melty by doing this?
Emily Kyle
I am so glad to hear you've had great results, Ross! I have not personally experimented with citric acid, but if you want to experiment, it's best to do so with a virgin batch (just in case). Let us know how it works out for you 😀
Kris
Hi! Recipe has a great flavor and directions were perfect. I live where it’s super humid so drying in the fridge. First off, how long does it normally take in fridge and secondly, do I let them come to room temp before I add citric acid? Thanks so much!
Emily Kyle
Hey Kris! Thanks so much, I'm so glad to hear the recipe worked so well for you! It's hard to say how long, so I would just taste one every few hours to see if you have achieved the consistency you're looking for. I have not experimented with citric acid, so I'm not sure if the temperature will matter there. I would just test 1-2 when they're cold to see if it works OK first 😀
Katrina
@SLK I’m curious how you’re mango pineapple gummies came out. I’ve read that pineapple tends to create issues due to certain acids in the juice.
Emily Kyle
Thanks for asking the question, Katrina - I've heard the same 🙂
Yvonne
This is by-far my go-to for gummies! I have been experimenting with the largee Starburst & other brand ones & just take away a gelatin pack & they work great & don't need the flavor addition. You MUST do 10 min of whisking for sure so they don't separate so hope this helps others seeing this too!
Next quest - "Sour Patch" style / different texture ones?!
-Yvonne
Emily Kyle
I am so glad to hear this, Yvonne! I'm going to have to try the Starburst packs, so yummy! Let me know how the Sour Patch ones turn out. I think playing around with the amount of gelatin added will help change the texture 😀
Steve
Great Recipe! SO easy to make. My batch had bubbles that transferred to mold. I assumed due to 10-minute whisking. Any questions to avoid?
Emily Kyle
Thanks so much, Steve! You can try gently tapping the molds on the counter to get the bubbles to float to the top, or you could try an immersion blender for a smoother blend 🙂 I hope this helps!
Denise
Hi,
When really humid do you suggest strictly refrigeration?
And if so; can you air dry them at a later date???
Emily Kyle
Hey Denise! You can actually air dry directly *in* the refrigerator if you're in a super humid area and have the space to do it. You could air dry them at a later date, but I'm not sure what affect that will have on the shelf life of the gummy 🙂
Mike
Emily I just love your posts. This as all others has given me the best results of all I’ve tried. Question: would you recommend storing in the refrigerator or room temperature closet in the air tight container? Thanks!
Mike
Emily Kyle
Hey Mike! Thanks so much for the kind words, I am so glad you've gotten good results. If you do not air dry the gummies, I recommend storing them in the refrigerator. If you do air-dry them completely, they should be fine at room temp in an air tight container 🙂
Emily Kyle
Hey Cori! Thank you so much; I am glad the recipe turned out well for you. To tackle the taste, you must go back to the original infusion and reduce the taste there. Here's a guide on chlorophyll that will help. You can also switch to using cannabis concentrates which will reduce the taste considerably.
Cori
Hi Emily, we loved this recipe but it has a strong cannabis taste. Any suggestions on how to minimize the herby flavor and get more of the flavored gelatin flavor? We put in almost the max drops of the flavor oils. Will be making this again!
Molly
Hello! Might I be able to use pectin versus gelatin?
Emily Kyle
Hey Molly, I haven't personally tried it this way, so I don't know. If you give it a try, be sure to run a virgin batch first, and let us know how it turns out for you 🙂
Christina
First time making cannabis gummies and lucked out with this recipe. SO easy to follow and they turned out awesome! Highly recommended!!!!! Thank you so much for just handing me the best recipe 😁
Emily Kyle
Hey Christina! Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, I am so glad this recipe worked perfectly for you 😁
Daniel
Mine turned out amazing. Thank you for this recipe. I highly recommend mct oil
Emily Kyle
Hey Daniel, I am so happy to hear this! Thank you so much for letting us know 🙂
Jerica M
Hi! Quick question before I start my practice recipe.
I don’t have a double broiler, is there another way to do this recipe without one?
Emily Kyle
Hey Jerica. Yes, you can make a makeshift double-boiler at home with a saucepan and a larger bowl on top. Just google makeshift double-boiler if you need help setting it up 🙂
Babsintroy
Perfection!!!! Thank you so much to everyone who posted tips.
Emily Kyle
I am so happy to hear this, thanks for sharing your experience 😀
bob from ohio
this recipe came out great and i have never made gummies before and if this slow witted "buckeye" can do it then anyone can
Emily Kyle
Hey Bob! Thanks so much for sharing your review, I am so happy to hear they came out so well for you 😀
willie
Hi Emily,
I am wondering about when you hit x4 to quad this recipe (thanks!) do you still only use 1/2 cup water to bloom all that gelatin? And I am reading elsewhere that 1oz of gelatin is 3 tablespoons? thanks
Emily Kyle
Hey Willie, I would 4x the water as well 😀 And I would do 2 tablespoons of gelatin for 1 ounce.
Sylvia
How do u make this with out a double boiler
Emily Kyle
You could make a "makeshift double boiler" with a pan of water and a slightly larger bowl placed on top of it 🙂
Christopher
Nothing worked right. I followed the recipe to the letter but the gummies separated from the get-go. I don't understand the advice to try it out without the cannabis oil, because the oil is the problem and adding it ruins the recipe--my candies were mostly oil and the lecithin did nothing. My friend said the issue was the gelatin never reached boiling temperature.
Emily Kyle
I'm sorry you couldn't make this recipe work, Christopher. The advice is to use *non-infused* oil - not no oil - for a test batch. The gelatin does not need to reach a boiling temperature for this recipe to work, and gelatin will begin to degrade at too high of a temperature. Maybe your friend has another recipe you could try? Otherwise, I would take the gummies you've already made, re-melt them down, WHISK for 10 minutes, and remold.
Geni
The recipe was great I enjoyed the flavor of the gummies. After air drying I stored most in the fridge but the packaged gummies I just stored in a cool place and unfortunately they molded after 2 weeks. I made sure to use the lemon juice so not sure why this happened. Any suggestions? Should I maybe use the LorAnn mold inhibitor instead?
Emily Kyle
Hey Geni! I don't guarantee that this recipe won't mold because any food item can and will mold without additional preservatives. I would definitely try LorAnn mold inhibitor next time and see how long they will last 🙂
Steve
Hello Emily. If using an immersion blender, do you still blend for 10 minutes? Your instructions, say it can speed up the process. What would be the time or the tip to know the process is complete.
Emily Kyle
Hey Steve! I haven't tested it to be sure, but I would think you could decrease the time to 5 minutes and be OK. Let us know if you give it a try 🙂
Lee Gee
Can't yet comment on finished product as I'm waiting for them to cool, but I'm already seeing a problem with the lecithin not dissolving. I used the granular (only thing available at local store) and though I followed the recipe exactly, including 10 minutes of constant whisking AFTER first melting butter and whisking with lecithin for at least 5 minutes, yet I can still see the small dots in the finished product. They appear to have only partially dissolved even after all of that. I even turned up the heat a bit at the very end of the 10 minute whisking of all ingredients to try and get them to fully dissolve, but they are still visible. 🙁
Emily Kyle
Hey Lee, sorry to hear about your lecithin. I really do prefer to use liquid lecithin for this reason. Also, make sure you're lecithin is not expired, someone has reported this being an issue in the past.
Jani
Hi Emily,
I’ve followed your crockpot decarb, crockpot coconut oil, & gummy recipe. I have followed all instructions however I think that the final product isn’t as potent as your dosage calculator estimates. I am using 21g of flower in 1/2cup of coconut oil for the infusion. The flower has ranged anywhere from 20%-23% which should make each gummy much stronger. I still find myself having to eat more than I expected. Just curious to know what your thoughts are of where I could have gone wrong?
Emily Kyle
Hey Jani! Here are some questions to ask yourself to trouble shoot. Was the flower lab tested? Are you using flower or shake or trim? Are you infusing directly into 1/2 cup, 21 grams may not all get covered by the oil. What size gummy molds are you using? A cannabis leaf mold with a 7mL well will be 7x as potent as a gummy bear mold with a 1mL well. What is your preferred dosage? Do you have a high tolerance? How many do you actually have to eat? You don't have to answer these questions here, but hopefully they help you get to the bottom of your dosing issue.
Sarah.doerksen
I would like to repeat my bigger gummies so I can re mold them into much smaller gummies. Is that possible? Or will it just ruin what I've already made?
Emily Kyle
Hello Sarah - yes, you can remelt the original batch and put them into new molds, it shouldn’t be an issue ☺️
Jay
I love the recipe I just need to know how to keep the consistency after taking them out of the fridge. They melted by the afternoon. Should I leave in the fridge for 48/72 hrs? I only kept them in the fridge overnight. Or should I add more Lecithin?
Emily Kyle
Hey Jay! That doesn't seem right, they shouldn't melt at any stage (unless they get really hot). I would walk back your steps and see if anything was missed, especially blooming the gelatin. If anything, you can always melt down the batch, add more gelatin, whisk extra well, and remold 🙂
Gord
Hi Emily, my mixture was so thick that I had trouble getting it into the molds. Is there something I can do to make it easier to pour?
Emily Kyle
Hey Good, sorry to hear this. The mixture 100% should not be so thick that you can't get it into molds. Did you let it sit for an extended period of time? Otherwise I would walk back and see if there was a step missed. If it is that thick, you could try re-heating it and getting it to thin out with a little bit of water.
Ari
Hello this will be my first time making cannabis gummy. Your recipe seem the best to use for my first time. I am nervous because I don't want them to be weak since we have a high tolerance. Edibles are my go to for cannabis. I bought me a scale to weigh my grams and a Magical Butter Silicone Decarboxylation Thermometer DecarBox. I wanted to make coconut oil or butter. Honestly not sure which one to do. I am looking up the process how to also. I've read a lot from you as I have clicked almost every link you have. Since I am that nervous lol I love baking but want to start using cannabis as cancer/tumors is super high in my family. Any tips on how to use the MagicalButter correctly 🤔 if you have any knowledge on it. Thank you.
Emily Kyle
Hello Ari, I totally understand feeling nervous for your first time, it would be terrible to waste your best product. I really recommend making a virgin test batch of gummies first, that way you feel confident when it is time to make the infused batch. I personally don't have a MagicalButter machine so I can't speak to that, but I believe they have great resources over on their website 🙂 Good luck!
Mark A Browne
So far so good! I used lemon juice for my liquid so I did not add the extra for the mold. I also used some extra flavor koolaid with the flavored gelatin which i think makes the gummies pop. I did not have a double boiler but managed with two pans. Will have to get one if i make a lot more.
Emily Kyle
I am so glad to hear everything is going well, Mark! And so glad you were able to make it work with two pans - great job!
James Rieter
Emily,
Used this recipe with MCT oil and they came out perfect. My question is about MCT oil-I had 2/3 jar left and refridgerated. A few days later green sediment about an inch deep formed on bottom. Do I remix the green sediment with the green oil before I use it again? Thanks
Emily Kyle
Hello James, thanks for writing. I am so happy to hear your gummies came out perfect 😀 Yes, the sediment can happen sometimes, its just excess plant material from the infusion. This likely doesn't contain anything valuable, you can discard it if you want. Or feel free to mix it back in, your preference!
I also see you are already a member of my private Well With Cannabis Community, feel free to share this comment there as well to see if you get more responses from the other members 🙂
John
Absolutely love this recipe, it is my go to. I use lemon or lime juice instead of water along with the mold inhibitor, helps with the shelf life (not that they ever sit around long enough to expire) plus gives a little extra flavor and tart. I was wonder though if you had a way to make this recipe more like swedish fish? I have been doing some research and cannot find a recipe I like. Was thinking about trying some powdered corn syrup in step 6.
Emily Kyle
Hello John, thanks so much for the feedback; I am so glad you're happy with the recipe. Sweedish fish are my favorite, I will have to do some experimentation to see if I can create a similar recipe. I definitely think corn syrup would need to be added. Let me know if you experiment and create something awesome 😀
Joe
These came out great, but smell and taste a whole lot like weed. Will the smell dissipate over time? Anything you think I can put in them next time to cover up this taste/smell?
Emily Kyle
Hey Joe, I am so glad these came out great for you 😀 Just like a chicken pot pie will taste like chicken, a cannabis gummy will taste like cannabis. There are many ways to reduce the cannabis taste, but that must happen first with your infusion. Here is a post to learn more about chlorophyll and how to reduce the taste in your edibles. You could also switch to using a concentrate, like distillate, which has very little cannabis taste.
Melissa
I made these for the first time last night and just popped them out of the moulds. So far so good….. but I tasted one and nearly gagged when I bit into it.
I didn’t have any flavouring other than a bit of lemon essence and the lime flavour of the jelly I used.
Clearly the super strong flavouring is a vital step! I’m going to have to get through this batch taking them like pills rather than gummies 😓
Emily Kyle
Hello Melissa, yes, without flavor drops, they are, well, flavorless! I recommend adding the drops next time.
Julia
Hey is there a way to make this without the gelatin?
Emily Kyle
Hey Julia! No, at this point, I have not found anything that would be an acceptable solution. When I do, I will post a vegan gummies recipe to the blog 🙂
Scooby
What’s the difference in mild inhibitors? Lemon juice vs LorAnn?
Emily Kyle
Hey Scooby, lemon juice has acid, which makes it a preservative, and LorAnn mold inhibitor is made with potassium sorbate, a different preservative. I hope this helps!
Sassy
How do you keep air drying gummies from sweating? I have made 4 separate batches. After air drying 24 hrs all of them have started to sweat. After recooking two of the batches didn’t sweat again but the other two batches started to sweat. I have tried researching and everything says they are sweating because people coat with sugar/citric acid to early but I am not even getting to that point. Help please and thank you!
Emily Kyle
Hello Sassy. Are you in a humid area by any chance? Humidity can draw out moisture. You can air-dry in the refrigerator if you are in a humid area. Otherwise, I would ensure you're mixing as well as possible to get all ingredients to combine and not separate. I hope this helps!
Jamie
Hi there. We made these and they're excellent. Your recipe doesn't say how many milligrams of THC one batch makes. Can you tell us? I want to make sure it lines up with my calculations. Thanks!
Emily Kyle
Hey Jamie! So happy to hear they turned out well for you. The milligrams of THC will completely depend on how many grams of flower you used to you make the oil and then how much of that oil you used in the recipe. You can use the edible dosage calculator to help you figure it out 🙂
Sharon Maule
I would like to make these sugar free gummies with my CBD & THC tincture. At what point should I add the tincture? Will the tincture lose any of it's potentcy if it's added and cooked for the 10 minutes?
Emily Kyle
Hello Sharon. Is it an oil-based tincture? If so, add it when the recipe calls to add the other oils. It should not lose potency unless you accidentally crank the heat and get it too high, but that's why we use a double boiler here, so it never gets too hot 🙂 Good luck!
Melinda P
Thank you so much for this recipe, it is easy to follow and makes perfect gummies. I followed the recipe exactly and was really happy with the results. I am getting ready to make my second batch today. Thank you again!!!
Emily Kyle
This is such wonderful news; thank you so much for sharing with us, Melinda 😀 You are most welcome!
Kat
Gummies being soft?
First of all let me say that I love this recipe! After the 30 minutes are up and you can take your gummies out of their molds (using even pressure to pop them out I found best on the bears, this way no ears or legs were lost).
The AIR DRY method is best for getting those gummies closer to a chewy gummy.
1. Pop them out of molds
2. A) IF bears stand them up on a tray for 24 hrs (they are sticky and will stand), then lay on their sides so bottoms get air up to 72 hrs.
B) IF your gummy is of a flat design like a leaf, paw, ect I found air drying on a cookie/ cake rack worked best!
3. For my gummies I preferred 30-36 hrs to air dry. It's all about preference.
*** take out the cannabis and make gummies with the grandchildren! Now some for them!
Emily Kyle
This is a great breakdown; thanks so much for sharing with us, Kat! So glad you love the recipe 😀
Kat
What is the refrigerator life on these gummies?
Has anyone tried freezing then unfreezing the gummies for a later use? Are they still the same when they are thawed in consistency as when they went in?
Thank you for any help
Emily Kyle
Hey Kat, they last 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator, sometimes longer if you're lucky. I have thawed and unthawed and found the consistency to be pretty much the same afterward 😀 I hope this helps!
Brenda
I am trying this recipe for the first time. I have a question about the dosage. My coconut oil is ~58.5 mg/ml. Your recipe calls for 1/2 cup of coconut oil, I would like my gummies to be 10-15 mg per gummy. How much coconut oil would I use to achieve this. I am using the cannabis leaf mold. I
Emily Kyle
Hey Brenda. The cannabis leaf mold is a 7mL mold. The gummy recipe makes 12oz or about 355mL. 355/7 = 50 total gummies will be made. If you want them to be 10mL per gummy you would do 50 x 10 = 500mg total for the batch. Then divide that by the strength of your oil: 500/58.5 = 8.54mL. So you would add 8.5-9mL of your coconut oil to the recipe 🙂
Brenda
Can I freeze my gummies and take out as needed? If so, what is the shelf life on frozen gummies
Emily Kyle
Hello Brenda, you sure can! Frozen gummies should last at least 6-months, if not longer 😁
Casey G
First time making them, and they turned out perfect!!
Emily Kyle
Hey Casey, this is so awesome to hear, thank you so much for letting me know 😁
Edgar C
Could the recipe be tweaked to make a stronger gummy? Like using 1cup of cannaoil vs 1/2cup? If so do the rest of the ingredients have to be adjusted to accommodate the doubled cannaoil? I’ve made a batch following the recipe and they came out perfect!! Just needed to take 3) square gummies at a size of 1”x1”x1/2” to feel the effects.
Emily Kyle
Hey Edgar. I haven’t tested the recipe with 1 cup of oil, but unfortunately, I don’t think I would work (but I could be wrong). If you try it, I would recommend using a virgin test batch first. Otherwise, the better option would be to make your oil twice as potent by doubling up on the flower. Or concentrates could really increase the potency without adding any extra oil or volume. Good luck!
Belinda Craig
Looks quick and easy
Emily Kyle
Thank you, Belinda! I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
Roman
Do they last longer than a few weeks in the refrigerator or do they become less potent?
Emily Kyle
Hey Roman, I don't worry about the potency, but I do worry that after a few weeks in the refrigerator, they will begin to mold. If you don't think you can eat them right away, it would be better to store them in the freezer. This will preserve the potency and prevent mold 🙂
Nancy
Can you freeze them?
Emily Kyle
Hello Nancy, yes, I've frozen them myself and found them to thaw just fine 🙂
Yvonne
I used your recipe to make cannabis oil and I used it in your recipe to make gummies. Can you tell me what I did wrong? My gummies are sleeping oil. They taste great, they work great but they are greasy to touch And they stay that way. I let them air dry for over 72 hours to see if that would help and it doesn't.
Emily Kyle
Hello Yvonne; I am sorry to hear this happened to your gummies. The most likely culprit is insufficient stirring or too much humidity during air drying. The best option would be to melt them all together, re-whisk for 10 minutes, and then remold and re-dry. I hope this helps!
Bryan
Hi Emily,
I've tried a virgin run of your gummies and had great success first time, thank you. My question relates to dosing. I'm using 14g quality flower so guessing between 20-30%thc. Until now I have been making coconut/chocolate and just winging it on dose. I've found 4 to 5 chocolates of around 3.5 to 4tsps have been averaging 30 to 60min onset with effect peaking from 6 to 10 hrs and often having a residual effect the following day (kind of like a pleasant hangover)
I have looked at your dose calculator that gives a total batch potency of 2455mg thc with 1 cup of oil, delivering 51.16mg thc per tsp. Now does that tsp ratio apply to the infused coconut oil or to the complete gummies recipe?
If as I suspect it's the oil can you calculate the teaspoon of gummie mix potency? My chosen mould holds 5tsps when full but I have several others that hold between
1.5 and 3. Hope you can clarify for me. Thanks in advance.
Emily Kyle
Hey Bryan. That only applies to the infused coconut oil not the complete gummy recipe. The next step would be to determine how many gummies you made. Then you would take that number, lets say 50 gummies, and divide that into your total THC: 2455/50 = 49.1mg THC per serving. However, if you're only using 1/2 cup of oil, you need to cut the total in half, giving you: 1228/50 = 24.55mg THC. It's easier to count the final number of gummies (if they're all the same size) made than break it down by teaspoon. I hope this helps!
Bridie Ward
Can you tell me where the long moulds are from than you
Emily Kyle
Hello Bridie! For the nerds ropes, here is a link to the mold I used 😀 Enjoy!
Thomas
I have made this recipe many times and it always turns out great. I couldn't find the flavoring oils but I have found if you add two packs of Kool aid powder (not the pre-sugared kind) it really helps the flavor. Most flavors of jello are available in Kool aid also. It really helps and is super cheap
Emily Kyle
This is an awesome tip, Thomas! Especially for our friends who don't have access to the oils. Thanks so much for sharing with us 😀
David
I’m preparing to make my first batch of infused gummies. I have all the ingredients and everything except a double boiler. I’m using another brand of unflavored gelatin because it’s kosher and vegan. The recipe calls for 3/4-1 1/4 oz of the unflavored Knox gelatin. Does anyone know the equivalent in teaspoons or tablespoons? My unflavored gelatin comes in a box that says 3 oz but measures only 1 tablespoon. How many teaspoons in 1 oz of Knox?
Emily Kyle
Hello David. According to the Knox website, one pouch is about 2 1/2 teaspoons (7g) of unflavoured gelatine. I hope this helps!
Ben
Are these measurements in American cups or Australian cups. We ended up with nearly 2 cups of mixture before we put it in the molds and they aren’t setting/drying properly.
Australian cup = 250ml
American cup = 236ml
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Ben! This recipe uses American cups. You should end up with about 12oz when the mixture is complete.
Ramon
Thank you so much for this recipe. I successfully made 198 gummies from Platinum GSC Mct oil. And they taste really good since I used a great value strawberry guava drink enhancer in place of the flavored oils and it worked great for the flavor. I did add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of lecithin to play it safe since I substituted the flavored oil for drink enhancer and it gel perfectly!! Thanks again!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Ramon! This is wonderful to hear!
Thank you for sharing your technique and I hope other readers will try your success!
James F
Hi Emily!
Just finished up my first batch and my first attempt at gummies in general. They turned out absolutely perfect! I used your crockpot infusion recipe as well, and you make it so easy to follow along for all the recipes you write. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I will most definitely be sharing your website with anyone who asks how I made them! Thank you again!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi James! We're so happy to hear of your success!! 🤗 Thank you for taking the time to share the love!
Samantha Judd
Perfect! We used 5 packets of unflavored gelatin and this was the best consistency for us. It's just like a regular gummy without having to wait very long. Thank you for sharing this recipe! 💙
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Samantha! We are so happy these gummies are everything you want them to be! 🥰 Thank you for sharing with us!
Bridie Ward
Hi I've just made these and was so happy with the recipe... However they are still sweating over the 72hrs please help.
I air dried in the kitchen for48hrs then the fridge for the rest because they were sweating. Please help
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Bridie. Are you in a humid area by any chance? Humidity can draw out moisture. You can air-dry in the refrigerator and see if that helps. Otherwise, I would ensure you're mixing as well as possible to get all ingredients to combine and not separate. I hope this helps!
Nancy
Your recipe with jello was great ! I wondered if you have one for vegan cannabis gummies?
Emily Kyle
Thank you so much, Nancy, I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I’ve tried (and failed) so many times with vegan gummies 🙁 I just can’t find a recipe that feels “right.” If you come across a good one, please do let me know!
Lori
Another winner! I followed your recommendation to try without cannabis first (used coconut oil, and they came out with a funky flavor) but used cannabis-infused MCT oil, and WOW! These are amazing! I love the taste and the texture.I used half lemon sugar-free jello and half raspberry sugar-free jello and added 1/2 tsp lemon extract (didn’t have the flavor it’s or the time to wait for shipping). Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Lori! Raspberry & lemon are a fan favorite for this recipe! I'm so glad you found a technique you love! 🥳 Thank you for sharing!
MJ
Hi!
Apologies if this has already been asked (I scrolled through some of the comments and couldn’t find an answer) but would it be ok to use extracts like vanilla, maple, strawberry, etc… for flavoring rather than flavoring oils?
Thanks in advance ☺️
Renée from Team EKN
Hi MJ! You can most definitely use extracts, but remember, a little goes a long way. We recommend first making a batch without your cannabis so you can make sure you like your final product. I hope this helps!
Laura
Do you have to use the mold inhibitor? I've seen other recipes that don't call for that.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Laura. We recommend using at least one teaspoon of lemon juice, but you can always try making a 'virgin' recipe without the lemon juice and see if you're satisfied with the results. Lemon juice helps the gummies last a little bit longer as they don't have a very long shelf life. Hope this helps!
Erik
What's the correct mixture of citric acid/sugar to use to coat gummies?
Emily Kyle
Hello Erik, I have not yet experimented with coating the gummies in critic acid/sugar, so I don't have an exact answer. Hopefully, others here who have can chime in. Just be careful and ensure the gummies are 100% air-dried before adding the citric acid or sugar, or else they will melt.
Stephanie
Hi. I made these and they came out great. Quick question? Can I use bulk grass fed gelatin in these instead of the Knox?
Stephanie
Another question. If I air dry these, can I then freeze them? Thanks in advance.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Stephanie. Yes, bulk grass-fed gelatin will work for this recipe.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Stephanie, you sure can! Frozen gummies should last at least 6 months 😁
Linda Voit
Hi Emily, I made gummy out of infused MCT oil did all like you said. There fine except they are very oily? What can i do ? And can i freeze the rest ?
Thank you
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Linda. MCT gummies tend to be very oily since the oil doesn't solidify like other coconut oils or even butter. But yes, we highly recommend storing in the freezer until you are ready to consume. Hope this helps!
Jilly
Is it 3oz of flavored jello?? Or .3 oz? Cause I bought a small box with only one packet that’s .3oz so I wanna know if that was a typo or if I need get more jello?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Jilly. If you are using regular flavored jello, you'll want the full 3oz package.
The 0.3oz package is for sugar-free jello. I hope this helps!
Rob
I have made this recipe about 6-8 times now, each time attempting to improve the taste. The most recent time, at the drying step, there was WAAY more sweating/fluid absorbed into the paper towels. I'm not sure where I went wrong, and also I'm worried i lost potency? They do appear to not be as strong.
I use MCT oil and I air dried for 48 hours, the humidity of the room was the same as any batch (~50%). I definitively had enough lecithin. Should i be fridge drying?
Changes: I used Orange Juice that had some pulp. (I was even thinking of trying smoothie at one point) Too many drops of flavoring oil?
Not sure where I went wrong.
Thanks
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Rob. We often see this most with:
1. Not blooming the gelatin
2. Getting the gelatin too hot
3. Not enough mixing
The most helpful suggestion might be to melt them back down with another packet of gelatin to see if you can get them to firm back up.
Linda Voit
Hi Emily
I made my gummies with MCT oil. And they came out good except they are very oily what can i do about that ? And they are giggly
Can i remelt them and add another box of gelatin ?
And if so how do i do that ?
And can i freeze them ?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Linda. You can definitely remelt your gummies and add in another packet of gelatin, but we do see this most often with:
1. Not blooming the gelatin
2. Getting the gelatin too hot
3. Not enough mixing
Freezing is great for gummies! They'll last up to 6 months, if not longer.
Hope this helps!
Jilly
Hey so I asked this a lil bit ago, would I need 10 .3oz packs of jello to make 3oz or do I need .3oz??
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Jilly. If you are using regular flavored jello, you'll want the full 3oz package.
The 0.3oz package is for sugar-free jello. I hope this helps!
Marissa
I made these yesterday and they came out amazing! On my second batch I made MCT infused oil and I made 1/2 cup but ended up finalizing with just over 1/4 cup of infused oil-like midway between 1/4 and 1/2. So I added more Mct to the final product to equal 1/2 for the recipe. Is that fine? Also, if I make the infused oil (your recipe) with 1/2 cup and it comes out around 1/4 at the end does that mean it’s more potent now? I used 14 grams of cannabis. First time I made the oil it came out with the exact amount. Not sure why it changed.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Marissa. When infusing, oil loss is typical since you can't reclaim every last drop of oil that gets left behind in the flower. The total batch potency remains the same but your final product is more potent per serving since you have less oil but the same amount of flower was used. Since you added in additional non-infused oil, the potency drops back down per serving, but the total batch potency remains the same. I hope this helps!
Kristina
I tried this recipe tonight using MCT oil! I used 4 packs of gelatin , I'll probably add another one , or try reducing the amount of oil..
Anyways , I came to ask if anyone had this issue... my gummies taste like metal... I used a stainless steel bowl for my double boiler ... would this be the cause? I used Lemon juice as the mold inhibitor , and cranberry juice as the liquid, along with lime jello, lecithin and MCT oil
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Kristina. What a bummer! The acid from lemon juice causes stainless steel to leach into the ingredients which is why you're tasting metal in your gummies. You won't be able to remove the taste from this batch, but moving forward definitely use a glass bowl.
Diana Robinson
Very good!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Diana! We are so glad you love this recipe! 🥰 Thank you for the feedback!
Danielle
Where it says I can use juice instead of water, can I use lemon juice?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Danielle. We have community members who successfully replaced water with lemon juice. However, I do always recommend making a batch without cannabis to make sure you like the final results. I hope this helps!
Arika
Did everything as the instructions directed and my gummies are PERFECT!! And they taste good! Going to use this recipe every time! Thank you!!
Renée from Team EKN
YAY! Hi Arika! We are so happy to hear of your success! Thank you for your support! 🥰
Laurie
I made some with butter, they are buttery and good, can you add more of the flavored drops I put 10, used juice and flavored jello, they just taste like the butter???
Dave C
Fantastic recipe and so easy to follow. Made with 1/2 cup of MCT and 7g of flower.
Gummies came out perfectly. Was nervous leading up to it but had everything prepped and it all went very smoothly.
Thanks so much!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Dave. We are so happy you love the gummies! Thank you for sharing with us! 🥰
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Laurie. You can add up to two teaspoons of flavor drops, but for whatever reason, the buttery taste sneaks through every time, but it shouldn't overpower the flavoring. I hope this helps!
Daniel
Hello!
This looks like a great recipe.
I have a question regarding the flavours. If I want to select some "out there" flavours can I use 4oz of unflavoured gelatin as opposed to 1oz unflavoured and 3oz flavoured and then add the flavour via additional drops?
If so, how many drops of flavouring do you think it would need? (I know you may not be able to answer this but thought I would ask!) Do you think there would be an issue with the setting and solidity of the finished product if I were to use 10 drops instead of 5?
TIA!
Emily Kyle
Hey Daniel, thanks so much. Yes, you can swap the unflavored gelatin for the jello - however, I've never tried it so I'm not sure if 4oz is the right amount (because the flavored packet also contains sugar and other ingredients). I would do some experimenting with non-infused test batches first to get the texture just right. You can use as many flavor drops as you want, I've heard of people using the whole bottle, so it should be OK 🙂
Erin
Hi! I just made my gummies for the first time last night. They sat out for 24 hours and when I went to check on them there was a small amount of melted action that happened to the gummy bears, however, it didn’t happen to the small leftover amount I had that I just let set on a plate! Any chance you know why/ what I could change next time?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Erin. Did you leave the gummy bears in their mold overnight? Molds tend to hold in moisture, whereas the leftovers on the plate was completely exposed to open air. Seperation can also be due to a few other things: not mixing well or long enough, not using lecithin, or just too much humidity present during the drying process. You can remelt the separated gummies, mix again, add a bit of lecithin, and try to see if that helps. The best option for drying gummies is to take them out of their molds and onto a drying rack for 12-72 hours.
Jim
I made a natch, followed the instrustions to the letter and all went well until I took the gummies out of the molds and found the weed extract had seperated out of the jello. So I hae a batch of gummies with a jello bottom and oil extract frosting. Any ideas?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Jim. I'm sorry to hear they separated! This can be due to a few things: not mixing well or long enough, not using lecithin, or just too much humidity present during the drying process. You can remelt the separated gummies, mix again, add a bit of lecithin, and try to see if that helps.
Patti
Why did the oil sperate from the candy? I had to dry them off with paper towels and they were socked with oil!!
Why?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Patti. What a bummer! Separation can be due to: not mixing well or long enough, not using lecithin, or just too much humidity while drying. You can remelt the separated gummies, mix again, add a bit of lecithin, and try to see if that helps.
Cathy
The recipe notes state you can substitute potassium sorbate for the 1 tsp lemon juice and I mistakenly used 1 tsp of potassium sorbate. Is it safe to consume??
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Cathy. No need to worry! The gummies are safe. 😁 The suggested safe consumption of potassium sorbate is 1,500mg/day. A teaspoon has 1,000mg, so even if you ate all the gummies in one day, you wouldn't exceed the suggested daily intake level.
Mallory
I’ve made these twice and the flavor and texture has been great, I can’t seem to keep the oil from separating. I’ve whisked for 10 minutes by hand. Should I use an emulsion blender and mix for longer? Does it hurt to add more lethicin?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Mallory. Separating is usually due to not mixing well or long enough, not using lecithin, or just too much humidity present during the drying process. An immersion blender ensures consistency, but you only need to blend for five minutes or so. You can remelt the separated gummies, mix again, add a bit of lecithin, and try to see if that helps.
Sherry
Hi Emily...can I use xanthan gum instead of lecithin in this recipe? I cannot source lecithin locally (I will order online)...but in the meantime, I would like to try a small batch of gummies.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Sherry. Xanthan gum is a great substitute. 😁
Waxman
I followed this to a T and they turned out amazing. 4th batch I decided to add 1oz sugar to sweeten things up, 5th batch added 1/2 oz sugar. Both batches separated. The oil rose to the top and solidified as the gelatin set up underneath. I melted the 3th batch back down and poured back into molds...nothing different. How done correct this? I used about 2.5 tsp sunflower lecithin in each batch.
Please help and thank you in advance. Adding sugar was my only deviation from the 1X recipe.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Waxman. You are most likely not mixing long enough. With the added sugar, additional mixing is required. You can remelt the separated gummies, mix again for a little bit longer and see if that helps.
Jay
I'm having issues with the oil coming out of the gummies, any recommendations?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Jay. There are a few reasons this could be happening. If you used MCT oil; Not blooming the gelatin enough, getting the gelatin too hot or not enough mixing. The most helpful suggestion here might be to melt them back down with another packet of gelatin to see if you can get them to firm back up.
If you used any other oil, the reason could be that of not mixing well or long enough, not using lecithin, or just too much humidity. You can remelt the separated gummies, mix again, add a bit of lecithin, and try to see if that helps.
Paula
Hi Emily,
My gummies set up but still felt sweaty with oil, even after air drying.
I used an emersion blender when adding the flavored gelatin to the MTC coconut oil with lecithin. It was completely blended within a minute.
My question is:
Is the ten minute cooking time used to remove clumps by whisking or to set up the mixture?
I’m now thinking I should have cooked the mixture for 10 minutes total to thicken it. The emulsion blender just took the lumps out quickly.
Maybe I’ll try “re-melting” what I have.
Thanks!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Paula. With MCT gummies, sweaty gummies could be from not blooming the gelatin, getting the gelatin too hot or not enough mixing. The 10 minutes does help with setting up the mixture, but hand whisking takes longer to get the clumps out. With an immersion blender, 5 minutes should suffice. You can melt down the gummies and even add in an additional packet of gelatin if you'd like. I hope this helps!
Kristina
Is a little bit of wetness normal when drying them. It's only been about 12 hours and they're wet to the touch and there are a few oil drips underneath the drying rack. I followed the recipe exactly and the one that I sampled last night worked great.
Kristina
Would it be best to wait the full 72 hours before remelting them?
Trying to figure out if there's still a chance they will dry out on their own during these 72 hrs, or if they're already sweating after 12 hours does that mean they're too far gone and need to remelt.
I'm not in a humid area and mixed for the full 10 mins (and thought I mixed it well 🤷♀️). Thanks!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Kristina. The gummies may need a bit more time to dry, but the wetness can be due to a few things: not mixing well or long enough, not using lecithin, or just too much humidity present during the drying process. You can remelt the separated gummies, mix again, add a bit of lecithin, and try to see if that helps.
Andrea
Hello
I've made these twice now, once being a trial run. My question is do I have to use the mold inhibitor if I'm not using fruit juice? I don't like the smell of chemicals in my candy.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Andrea. You do not need to use a mold inhibitor, but we recommend storing your gummies in the freezer. Gelatin, once prepared, has a shelf life of roughly 7-10 days and sometimes less depending on the conditions of where the gummies are stored. Lemon juice can be used as a natural preservative rather than a mold inhibitor. I hope this helps!
Gary
We made a batch following your recipe but they won’t dry. We figure out that because we used Australian cups instead of US cups there were some wrong quantities. But what do we do now. We’re in a tropical location. They’re currently in the freezer other wise they melt. Even in the fridge. We tried a rack under the air conditioner set to Dry mode (and tried normal Cool mode too) but we just ended up with a sticky mess on the floor.
Please help.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Gary. This is a bummer but not all is lost!! You should melt the gummies back down and add in more gelatin. Try to figure out the difference of what the recipe calls for and what was actually used. Did you happen to use MCT oil? Gummies made in high humidity areas have a hard time firming up and should be stored in the fridge or freezer so they don't sweat or melt, especially those made with MCT. Try adding in more gelatin and let me know how it goes!
Christopher D
Great site, very informative. Can you give me a step by step direction to making the gummies like sour patch gummies. Also how do I get the nerds to stick to the gummy ropes after they cured ?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Christopher. We have not yet experimented with coating the gummies in critic acid/sugar, so we don't have an exact answer. Hopefully, others here who have can chime in. Just be careful and ensure the gummies are 100% air-dried before adding the citric acid or sugar, or else they will melt.
Laurie
What can I do if they sweat too much? Should I try rolling in sugar? And fyi, brand name of flavored gelatin does matter, this is the batch that I had issues with, I had absolutely no issues with the other brand I’ve used.
Linda Bishop
It seems lethicin crystals have to be soaked in water for 30 minutes. Realized this when we tried to dissolve in cannabutter. Had to separate them and start over with new crystals. Just used a very small anount of water to disdolve.
When you whisk everything is double boiler still on simmer or off?
They seemed to turn out so just waiting for them to dry.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Laurie. Do you live in a humid area? Humidity can draw out moisture so you can dry in the refrigerator and see if that helps. Otherwise, I would ensure you're mixing as well as possible to get all ingredients to combine and not separate. Sugar should only be added after the gummies have completely air-dried or the sugar will cause the gummies to melt.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Linda. The double boiler should remain over low heat during the whisking process. I hope your gummies turn out to be everything you hoped they be!
Andrew
Hey Emily. Like Moe, I severely underpurchased molds lol. I had quite a bit extra so I froze it in an airtight container so I can go purchase more. Just wondering if you know if I should whisk again for 10 minutes once thawed, or if I simply need to thaw and then put into molds?
Thanks!!!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Andrew. If the extra bit didn't separate, you can melt down just enough and pour into molds. If it looks like the mix separated, I would whisk again to ensure it's thoroughly mixed.
Grace
First of all, this is a great recipe! I made them for my husband as he can’t always smoke in certain situations so these help him so much! But I do have two questions… (and sorry if I missed it on here!) I added the lemon juice but how long will it be safe to store? And how to do recommend storing? Refrigerator? Freezer? Counter? Thank you so much!!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Grace. We are so glad you find this recipe helpful! Simply store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. If you freeze the gummies, they can last up to six months.
Erdo
Hi is there a way to engineer this recipe to fill specific moulds and have a specific (as possible) dose per gummie?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Erdo. You will need to know the specific strength of your cannabis as well as how many gummies/servings you will need. You can use The Most Accurate Edible Dosage Calculator to figure out how much cannabis you'll need for your desired dosage. I hope this helps!
shiela zepp
Emily, i trusted your recipe because you said you have done it sooo many times, and if done correctly will work. now, that being said, i read many comments, as i waited a few minutes for my batch to chill in the freezer, read two comments from AUSTRALIA, and yes, the rest of the world using a cup is a METRIC CUP which is 250ml, and yes, i used a metric cup. before i go further, let me share a quick tip, a super simple way to make your own cannaoil/butter/shortening it's a 2 jar, 3 step process that will save you money and give you many uses. mason jars, or previously contained coconut oil jars (500g) filled with, depending on how strong you want, 5-15 grams of your favourite weed, seal tight, lay on side on a baking sheet, towel between jars, in the oven at 245°F/118.33 °C for an hour, shaking every 15 minutes. remove from oven, in while jar is still warm, fill with your favourite fat, be it coconut oil (i buy mine at costco) or crisco (which for baking cookies results in a softer more delicious cookie using the crisco recipes, regular for peanut butter, golden for chocolate chip) or clarified butter (water removed before adding to cannabis means no squeezing anything) or ghee. place into a crockpot or even a large pot on stove, immerse jars into water but not covering with water. place lid on and cook on low for about 6 hours, strain while warm, place into clean jars, i put it in my coffee the next morning with my collagen. 2 jars, 3 steps. so, using my own oil, using metric cups/spoons (5ml), and using all 4 pkts of knox gelatin, i am diabetic so i used sugar free jell-o, followed your steps exactly and PERFECTOMUNDO AS FONZIE USED TO SAY, THEY ARE PERFECT!!!!! I used liquid lectithin, cherry jell-o and flavouring, an immersion blender, and haha, i needed more moulds than i had so i used my silicone mini muffin moulds, used to make infused fat bombs, and i have little round disks to go with my diamonds, bears, dinosaurs and unicorns, i would love to send you a picture, i did post it on facebook to share with other.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Sheila! We are THRILLED that your gummies came out PERFECTOMUNDO! 🤗 Thank you for sharing with us.
Melissa Fine
This is a PERFECT recipe.
I tried another recipe, and let me tell you, it was a comical disaster in every way — separated, tasted horrible, didn't set right. Awful.
But I gave it another shot with this recipe, and I'm feeling like Willy Wonka. I made mine with infused coconut oil and Sonic Cherry LimeAide gelatin and drink mix.I didn't have the flavor drops, so, instead of plain water, I mixed three of the singles drink packs and — gasp! — a quarter cup of sugar into the cup of water. But let me tell you, I can't taste the cannabis at all. They came out so delicious. Just like regular candy.I'm gonna have to make some without weed because I keep wanting to eat more of them.
PERFECT consistency.
Just a couple of tips for beginners like me: Make sure your double boiler is big enough for you to aggressively whip everything for ten solid minutes without splashing it everywhere. That was one of my epic fails on the first recipe I tried — I just couldn't give it the stirring it needed because I had a small double boiler at that time. Bought a bigger one just for this and it made all the difference.
And don't even try to pour the stuff in your molds without an eye dropper type tool. You can buy molds that come with them. Probably sounds obvious, but again, the first time around I thought I could do it with a spoon and I was ridiculously wrong. The mess I made was impressive.
Thank you SO MUCH for this! Can't wait to try sour apple next!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Melissa! Thank you so much for sharing with us! We love hearing success stories, especially when y'all share your tips with other readers. ☺️ Sour apple sounds delicious!
Erin
I have discovered the secret to making cannabutter without the weed taste. I use a 4 step process. 1) place the ceramic liner of a slow cooker inside an oven bag, leaving the top of the bag open and pre-heat this on a baking tray until the oven reaches 125deg Celsius. Remove the pre-heated tray from the oven the oven and add the coarsely ground cannabis into the slow cooker liner and close the oven bag and return to the over for 35 minutes. 2) remove the oven bag, and transfer the slower cooker liner into the slow cooker heating unit with 250gm butter and 2 cups of water. Cook on low for 3 hours stirring occasionally. 3) line a the top of a fat separator jug with cheese cloth then drain the contents of the slow cooker into a fat separator jug and pour out most of the water. Pour boiling water through the plant matter caught in the cheesecloth then decant the water again. Repeat 3 times draining and then refilling. Then place the melted cannabutter in a bowl - there will still be about an inch of water under the liquid butter. Refrigerate until the butter is completely solid. 3) once the butter is solid remove it from the bowl and place upside down on several paper towels. The side with was in contact with the water will have a layer of brownish, grainy stuff. Using a butter knife gently remove this grainy layer - which consists of plant residue and some residual milk solids. Once you are left with a smooth, dry, clean underside.
4) Add this cleaned butter to a saucepan with a cup of water over a low heat. Once the butter has melted, transfer it to silicone ice cube trays using a catheter tip syringe. Then refrigerate this until solid. When the butter cubes are removed from the ice cube tray, pat dry to remove any remaining water. This results in cannabutter without the green weed taste
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Erin. Thank you so much for sharing your technique!
Andrea
I've tried making it with olive oil but it just won't absorb! So my question is.. would it work if I only used a 1/4 of a cup of canna oil rather than a half? My husband and I both have heart issues and unable to eat coconut oil (which works perfectly for this recipe) we're able to use oil but I just can't for the life of me get it to absorb. 🤔🤷♀️
Sarah
Can I use vegan gelatin? Like Agar Agar? If so, is it 1:1?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Sarah. You can use 1:1 ratio to replace the gelatin with agar agar.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Andrea. If you don't use enough oil, the resulting gummies will turn out dry and rubbery. It's difficult for the mixture to bind together properly and you end up with an unpleasant texture that is chewy and hard to swallow. You can try adding another packet of gelatin and be sure you are whisking well for full ten minutes. Not mixing enough often results in oily gummies. I hope this helps!
David Porche
How can I rectify the gummies that separated?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi David. There are a few reasons your gummies separated. If you used MCT oil; Not blooming the gelatin enough, getting the gelatin too hot or not enough mixing. The most helpful suggestion here might be to melt them back down with another packet of gelatin to see if you can get them to firm back up.
If you used any other oil, the reason could be that of not mixing well or long enough, not using lecithin, or just too much humidity. You can remelt the separated gummies, mix again, add a bit of lecithin, and try to see if that helps.
Amanda
My first time trying my hand at gummies. Is it normal for some butter separation once poured into molds? I followed instructions to the T but noticed right after using a pipette to fill individual molds that there was what looked like butter at top of each pour. Is this normal, or did I miss something?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Amanda. The separation is likely due to not enough lecithin or not mixing well and long enough. You can melt back down, add lecithin, whisk for 10 minutes and repour. I hope this helps!
Robin Engbrock
Can I use my emulsifier to blend the ingredients
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Robin! Yes, an immersion blender can be used and it ensures consistency, but you only need to blend for five minutes or so.
Jeanne O
I have a couple questions and a comment. Are people using 2 tsp of the liquid lecithin, or the powdered lecithin, or does it not matter?
As for the gelatin, Knox unflavored gelatin has a bloom strength of 225, which is good for gummies. If you can get a higher bloom strength, then you will have firmer gummies, and a lower bloom will have mushier gummies. I am fortunate in that I am a chemist in a factory and I make and sell (in bulk to large companies) unflavored gelatin from 100 bloom up too 275 bloom.
I want to also mention that I use Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate as preservatives on nearly a daily basis, and we use up to 1% in formulations (by weight) so I would recommend using between .5%-1% by weight of Potassium Sorbate as a mold inhibitor. Its not the strongest, but it is non-toxic and food safe (look at many of your food labels and you will see it there, its in everything) It is still safer to refridgerate the gummies if you plan to keep them for a while.
It would also be best if we could get these recipes converted to quantities by weight (grams), rather than by volume (cups and teaspoons) because it is more accurate and would yield more consistent results.
I am just about to begin on my gummy making adventure with a close friend who asked me about helping her learn to make some because she likes to use them to sleep and this page has been extremely helpful to me. Thank you so very much for all the useful information!!!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Jeanne. It does not matter which lecithin to use. It's a matter of preference really. Thank you for the tips on the gelatin and potassium sorbate! Our readers will find it helpful, for sure! Emily works hard to continuously improve the cannabis education she offers and it’s always rewarding to receive such wonderful feedback. Thanks again!
Gabby
Hello. This is my first time making gummies and I would like to do this right the 1st time, but I have a couple questions. If I’m using plant based flavored gel vs flavored gelatin, will that affect the outcome? Also, how long should I refrigerate them? Thank you for the recipe. I used oil infusion recipe and made chocolate chip cookies and they turned out great.
Liana Cooper
Hi! I just tried your recipe today and I wondered why my gummies came out of the molds runny. When I read through the instructions again, I realized that when I added the unflavored gelatin to the water and stirred it, it did not thicken up. Is this why they are runny? Is this going to affect whether they harden up or not? Thanks!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Gabby. We haven't had any successes in using any plant-based gelatin. Feel free to experiment without your cannabis-infused oil and let us know how they turn out! The gummies can be stored up to two weeks in the refrigerator. I hope this helps!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Liana. Did you let the unflavored gelatin sit for at least 5 minutes? If the gelatin didn't bloom, that will definitely cause runny gummies. The most helpful suggestion I can give you is to melt the gummies back down, add another packet of gelatin and see if you can get them to firm back up.
Harry Knabenschuh
My gummies always seem to separate during chilling. I'm already using about 2 1/2 teaspoons of soy lecithin and making sure to do ten minutes of whisking but no luck. Any suggestions?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Harry. There are a few reasons this could be happening. In your situation, if you used MCT oil; The gelatin may not have bloomed enough or the gelatin got too hot. The most helpful suggestion here might be to melt them back down with another packet of gelatin to see if you can get them to firm back up.
If you used any other oil, the reason could be that of not mixing well enough or there is too much humidity where they are being chilled. You can remelt the separated gummies and mix again to see if that helps.
Donna Blanchard
What is the best way to freeze your gummy recipe?
BTW, love this recipe and your cannabutter recipe.
Thank you,
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Donna. Thank you for your support! 🥰 To freeze gummies, put them in a completely sealed plastic bag or wax paper wrapper to prevent freezer burn. Put the sealed gummies in an airtight container and place them in the freezer. This will help keep them fresh and maintain their original texture. When you’re ready to enjoy the frozen gummies, let them thaw for several minutes outside of the freezer before consuming. Enjoy!
Mary
Thank you so very much for trying all the different methods to give us this awesome recipe with MCT oil. This really isn't that difficult as it sounds, and the results were great on the first try.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Mary! The gummies are much easier to make than most believe. Emily puts in a lot of effort to enhance the cannabis recipes she provides, and it's always gratifying to get such positive feedback. Thank you!!
Bobbie Nelson
I was wondering if I could use a mango extract instead of mango flavored oil?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Bobbie. We have had many members report success when using extracts rather than oils. You can always make a "virgin" batch without cannabis to ensure you like the final product! I hope this helps!
Jerry
This is a great recipe!! Do you know if I can add citrus acid for a sweet and sour thx gummy?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Jerry. We haven't experimented much with adding citric acid directly into the recipe, but many of our readers will coat their gummies in a sugar/citric acid mix. If you want to try this, coat the gummies after they have been fully air-dried. Do not try to do this immediately after they come out of the molds; they will melt. I hope this helps!
Ashley
I’ve tried other recipes and this one by far is the best. Good flavor, not too sticky, and just the right consistency! Thank you!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Ashley. Thank you for your kind words! We LOVE that this recipe has worked well for you! 🌿💚
Rosemary
We DID coat in cornstarch and keep in freezer...works great.
And we also used the 5 gelatin packs because we liked the gummies semi hard...thanks for.the bud budder recioe
Kris
Hey! Thanks for such a thorough recipe. Enjoyed making my gummies! I forgot to get a preservative for my gummies. How long should they last in the freezer?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Rosemary. Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoy the recipe!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Kris. Gummy edibles can last up to 6 months in the freezer. However, storing them in an airtight container is important to prevent them from absorbing moisture. If you do not have an airtight container, you can wrap the gummies in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer bag.
Maritza Mendez
Really quick 3 question, so i used Knots unflavored Gelatine and omg it smelled so bad i wanted to throw up even after using juice instead of water to bloom gelatin, instead of unflavored gelatine can I use flavored gelatine ???? or what do you recommend bc the smell is too much i cant !! lol and also for the flavoring oil may i use fruit extracts liike mcCormick strawberry extract, Lemon, etc ?? and may I use fruit puree from frozen berries in as juice and/or add fruit to the gummies? sorry for complaining so much ;/ just want to give these to my father in law who has really bad back pain and other health stuff and id like to make gummies with THC and CBD to help ease his pain and help him sleep. He doesnt like any pastries like cookies muffins etc so only option is gummies. thanks so much!!
Dottie B.
Hi Emily,
I make canna butter for baking magic cookies, but I’ve had so many inquiries about gummies I thought I’d try it. I’m the comments you said xanthium gum can substitute lethisin; would that be 1:1 ratio?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Maritza. The flavored gelatine won't work to replace the unflavored Knox gelatin because of the difference in volume due to added sugars in the flavored gelatin. Extracts are an excellent choice for flavor, but fruit purees may cause your gummies to be runny. Have you made a batch of the gummies yet? The unflavored gelatin smell doesn't come through the gummies. I hope this helps!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Dottie. Yes, a 1:1 ratio for xanthan gum to replace lecithin will work great.
Patricia
Hello Emily,
Have you ever made any less than this amount of gummies? If so hiw did they turn out. I appreciate your sharing the. With us here on the internet. Keep up the great work!
Pat
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Patricia. You can definitely make smaller batches of this recipe. If you scroll down to the recipe card, you can click on the number of servings and adjust to your desired amount. I hope this helps! ☺️
Ale Rangel
Hi Emily!
I tried this recipe and they turned out amazing! I had to do a few runs cause I couldn't get rid of the gelatin smell, I ended up buying the flavors listed in your recipe and they got rid of it!!!
However for one of my batches I forgot to add the lemon juice as mold inhibitor 😔 could I do anything to solve this after the air dried?
I also coated them on sugar already so not sure if I can!
Thank you for your work 🙏
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Ale. That's a bummer about the lemon juice, but no worries. We recommend storing the gummies in the freezer until you are ready to consume them. Put the gummies in a completely sealed plastic bag or wax paper wrapper to prevent freezer burn. Put the sealed gummies in an airtight container and place them in the freezer. This will help keep them fresh and maintain their original texture. I hope this helps!
Dorothy R Beswick
The comments I got on my gummies were that the flavor wasn’t strong enough, the gummies were too “loose” in consistency, and too strong. I’m going to melt them down, and add a strong flavor, another packet of Knox, and what do you recommend to dilute them a bit?
Thanks, Dottie
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Dorothy. In order to make your gummies not so strong, we suggest making a batch of non-infused gummies and combining the two.
Robyn
Thank you! I’ve finally found an amazing gummies recipe. Just a quick question. If I am trying to avoid the sugar from a packet of jello and wanting to stay away from the artificial sweeteners in sugar-free jello, would it be possible to use all unflavoured gelatine and add some stevia sweet leaf drops?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Robyn. We don't have experience with this, but you can always try a virgin batch without cannabis to see how it works out for you! ☺️
Rebecca Harden
Do you have to use the lecithin in any of the gummy recipes?
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Rebecca. Lecithin is used as a binder to keep the oil and water together. If you skip this ingredient, your gummies will separate and leave a hard film of oil on the bottom.
Marie
This is my base gummy recipe whether or not I infuse them with canna it's a great base recipe. I have tweaked a few things as I do not like flavoring oils, but it works perfectly using flavoring just not my preference.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Marie! Thank you for your feedback and your continued support! 🤗
Jonathan Isaac Ussery
I’d say use 4 teaspoons minimum of lecithin, my gummies were sweating oil, still a decent recipe. I use organic sunflower lecithin, and pure beef gelatin
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Jonathan! Thank you for your support and feedback! 🌿💚
Sherri Wiebe
I had no problems with my first batch. Tried my 2nd and went well but the sugar free jello I tried with the 3rd didn't work out. Very hard to get out of molds and sweating and greasy in frig, air drying. Your recipes to declarb, etc worked great. Thank you.
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Sherri. Thank you for providing your feedback. Gummies can be tricky to perfect. Did you do anything differently other than the sugar-free jello? We can try to troubleshoot. For future reference, you can always melt the gummies back down, try to remedy then repour. We're glad the decarb process worked well for you!
catmum
Is it possible to use a dehydrator (on lowest setting) to help dry the finished gummies? Thanks!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi catmum. If you use a food dehydrator to dry your gummies, make sure it does not use heat. Low-temperature dehydrators will cause your gummies to melt.
Tammy
Hi Emily! Just made a "test" batch of this recipe. Everything was perfect, so thanks for that. I do have a question, though. Can I use less oil? I prefer coconut oil, and maybe Costco sells the good stuff, because my gummies taste like coconut with a little peach flavor. I can increase the peach, of course, but can I decrease the coconut? Thanks!
Renée from Team EKN
Hi Tammy. You can reduce the coconut oil, but you'll need to replace it with another oil so you have the total amount the recipe calls for. The oil doesn't need to be infused either, but your gummies won't be as potent. I hope this helps!