Are you ready to tackle the holy grail of infused edible recipes? 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.
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Recipe Features
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Recently, a member of my Well With Cannabis Community told me that with so many cannabis gummy recipes available online – with different instructions and methods – it got overwhelming to pick the perfect one.
So, I tried them all and worked hard to put together this no-fail guide on making the perfect cannabis gummies with oil or butter.
By following these easy directions, you will create a delicious cannabis gummy with the perfect texture and consistency, with no separation or sweating.
Now, gummy taste and texture preferences are subjective, so I recommend you try this recipe with *non* cannabis-infused oil first.
That way, you know you like the taste and texture of this recipe before adding in your hard-earned cannabis products.
Also, you don’t have cannabis-infused oil or are looking for a gummy alternative, I also have these gummy recipes available:
- Easy Homemade CBD Gummies
- Cannabis Gummies made with Tincture, FECO or RSO
- How to Infuse Store-Bought Gummies with Tinctures
Okay – I think that’s everything you need to know before getting started.
Read on to find ingredient notes, step-by-step instructions, and fully answered FAQs to help you along the way!
What You’ll Need
Helpful Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- Double boiler
- Whisk
- Funnel
- Squeeze bottle
- Baking sheets
- Gummy bear molds *These 1mL molds will make approximately 355 gummy bears from this recipe.
- Cannabis leaf gummy molds *These 7mL molds will make approximately 51 gummy leaves from this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water or juice – juice adds more flavor, but it is also more susceptible to mold.
- ¾-1¼ ounces – For this recipe, we will be using ¾-1¼ ounces of unflavored 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 an alternative mold inhibitor 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 printable list of ingredients with amounts and instructions is located in the recipe card below.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1 – 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.
- Step 2 – 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 this aside.
- Step 3 – 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.
- Step 4 – 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.
- Step 5 – 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.
- Step 6 – 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.
- Step 7 – 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.
- Step 8 – Take the reserved bowl of bloomed gelatin and add it to the double boiler.
- Step 9 – Add your desired amount for flavoring oil drops.
- Step 10 – Whisk consistently for 10 minutes, ensuring no clumps form. This step is very important! You can use a hand mixer or an immersion blender to speed up the process if desired. After 10 minutes of whisking, turn off the heat.
- Step 11 – Working quickly, using a squeeze bottle, pipette, or piston funnel, add the gummy mixture to your gummy molds of choice. If your mixture becomes too cool or thickens too much, you can turn the heat back to low and stir well to let it soften back up.
- Step 12 – Once filled, allow the 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. If they are not fully set after 30 minutes, wait another 30 minutes.
- Step 13 – Carefully remove the gummies from the molds. Decide whether you want to store them in the fridge immediately or allow them to air dry.
- 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, depending on your texture preferences. *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
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.
Cannabis Gummies Made With Oil or Butter
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water or juice divided
- 1 ounce unflavored gelatin *see notes below
- ½ cup Bliss 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. After 10 minutes of whisking, turn off the heat.
- Working quickly, using a squeeze bottle, pipette, or piston funnel, add the gummy mixture to your gummy molds of choice. If your mixture becomes too cool or thickens too much, you can turn the heat back to low and stir well to let it soften back up.
- Once filled, allow the 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. If they are not fully set after 30 minutes, wait another 30 minutes.
- 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 3/4 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.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
This depends on the size of your molds. This recipe makes 355mL total volume. If you have the tiny 1mL gummy bear molds, this recipe will make approximately 355 gummy bears. If you have larger 7mL cannabis leaf molds, this recipe will make 51 gummies.
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.
No problem! You can create a makeshift one by placing a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering water. This DIY method works like a charm for gentle heating without direct contact.
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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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!
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!!!
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.
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!!
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.
Hi is there a way to engineer this recipe to fill specific moulds and have a specific (as possible) dose per gummie?
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!
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.
Hi Sheila! We are THRILLED that your gummies came out PERFECTOMUNDO! ? Thank you for sharing with us.
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!