Are you ready to make a super easy batch of gummies? This easy, no-fail recipe for cannabis gummies made with tincture is the perfect recipe for delicious CBD or THC gummies that can be made with an alcohol-based tincture, full-extract cannabis oil (FECO or RSO), or other cannabis concentrates like distillate, shatter, or wax.
Table of Contents
- Recipe Features
- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Cannabis Gummies Made with Tincture or FECO/RSO Recipe
- What You’ll Need
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- How To Air Dry Cannabis Gummies
- Alternate Infusion Options
- Gummies Made with Alcohol-Based Tincture
- Gummies Made with FECO or RSO
- Gummies Made with Cannabis Concentrates
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Recipes You Will Love
Recipe Features
- A tried and true recipe with over 150+ 5-star reviews
- Easily customizable to feature any color or flavor you want
- Can be made with an alcohol-based tincture, FECO/RSO, or other concentrates like distillate or dabs
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
With so many gummy recipes available, each with different instructions and methods, I know it can get overwhelming trying to pick the perfect one.
I want you to know that it is most important for you to choose a recipe based on what products you already have to work with.
If you have an alcohol-based cannabis tincture like the Green Dragon or Golden Dragon (QWET) tincture, FECO/RSO, or any other type of cannabis concentrate, this is the recipe for you!
If you don’t have a tincture like QWET, other concentrates, or are looking for an alternative recipe, I also have these different gummy recipes available:
- Easy Homemade CBD Gummies
- Cannabis Gummies made with Oil or Butter
- How to Infuse Store-Bought Gummies with Tinctures
It is important to note that gummy taste and texture preferences are subjective, which is why I recommend you try this recipe with *non* cannabis-infused products first.
By following these easy directions, you can create a delicious cannabis gummy with perfect texture and consistency without separation or sweating.
Cannabis Gummies Made with Tincture or FECO/RSO
Equipment
- Squeeze bottle optional
- Cannabis leaf gummy molds optional
Ingredients
- ½ cup cannabis alcohol tincture or 1mL FECO/RSO/cannabis concentrate
- ½ cup water or juice
- 21 grams unflavored gelatin or 3 Knox packs
- ½ cup water or juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or mold inhibitor *see notes below
- 3 ounces flavored gelatin or 1 small box
- ½ teaspoon liquid lecithin optional
- 10 drops Lorann super-strength flavoring oils or more if desired
Instructions
Pro Tip: This recipe moves fast, so being prepared helps you get the best outcome possible. For the best experience, have your ingredients measured, equipment ready, and recipe printed to stay organized. Good luck, you've got this!
- If you haven't already, evaporate 90-95% the alcohol from your cannabis tincture. Find evaporation directions here, if needed. While doing this, it's also a great time to gather your equipment and measure out your ingredients if you haven't yet. 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. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin into the liquid and stir. Note: This mixture will become very thick, then solid. This is normal, and a process is called blooming the gelatin. Set this aside.
- Next, prepare a double boiler by filling the bottom pan ½ full with water and placing it over medium-high heat. Return the top pan and cover.
- Once the water below is boiling, remove the cover from the top portion of the double boiler and add ½ cup of water or juice, the lemon juice or mold inhibitor, and the flavored gelatin packet. Whisk well to dissolve. Let the mixture get hot.
- Take the reserved bowl of bloomed gelatin and add it to the gelatin mixture in the double boiler.
- Add the reduced tincture, prepared FECO/RSO, or other concentrate and the lecithin (if using). Whisk well to dissolve.
- If using them, add your desired amount for flavoring oil drops to the mixture.
- Whisk vigirously for 3-5 minutes. 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 30-60 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 later on a wire baking rack. Allow the gummies to dry at room temperature for 24-72 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.
- Evaporate the alcohol: Take extreme caution when evaporating the alcohol from a tincture as the fumes are flammable. Ensure proper ventilation and common-sense safety measures are in place. If you are using a gas stove, check out these alternative safe evaporation options. Be sure to sway from an open flame. Allow at least 75% of the alcohol to evaporate from the tincture before using in this recipe. The tincture will significantly reduce in volume, leaving a sticky black oil known as FECO.
- Using other concentrates: If you are using cannabis concentrates instead of FECO/RSO, check this guide first to see if the concentrate needs to be decarbed.
- Unflavored gelatin: If you want an extra firm gummy, use 1¼ ounce (5 Knox packs) of gelatin.
- Lecithin: Optional, as these gummies don’t separate like the oil-based ones. If you have it, you can use liquid lecithin. If you skip this ingredient, your gummies will be fine as we are only using a small bit of concentrate.
- Mold inhibitors: You can also use 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.
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Nutrition
What You’ll Need
- ½ cup tincture or 1-5mL concentrate – An alcohol-based tincture, FECO/RSO, or other cannabis concentrates like distillate. If starting with an alcohol tincture, you will want to evaporate the majority of alcohol out first, around 90-95%.
- Water – Divided into two ½ cup portions. You can use water or juice. Just know that when you use juice, you increase the opportunity for the gummies to mold.
- 21 grams (¾ ounces) unflavored gelatin – For this recipe, we will use ¾ ounces of unflavored gelatin, equivalent to 3 Knox packs. This recipe will not work without the addition of gelatin
- Lecithin – Optional, as these gummies don’t separate like the oil-based ones. If you have it, you can use liquid lecithin. If you skip this ingredient, your gummies will be fine, as we only use a small bit of concentrate.
- Lemon juice – or a mold inhibitor; see notes below.
- 3 ounces flavored gelatin – This is equivalent to one small box. Any flavor you want. Note that flavored gelatin typically comes in a few different package sizes: 0.3 ounces, 3 ounces, and 6 ounces. For this recipe, we will be using one 3-ounce package
- 10 drops flavoring oils – Available in a wide variety of flavors, these oils can help mask the cannabis taste and make the flavor pop
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1 – If you haven’t already, evaporate 90-95% the alcohol from your cannabis tincture. Find evaporation directions here, if needed. While doing this, it’s also a great time to gather your equipment and measure out your ingredients if you haven’t yet. 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. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin into the liquid and stir. Note: This mixture will become very thick, then solid. This is normal, and a process is called blooming the gelatin. Set this aside.
- Step 3 – Next, prepare a double boiler by filling the bottom pan ½ full with water and placing it over medium-high heat. Return the top pan and cover.
- Step 4 – Once the water below is boiling, remove the cover from the top portion of the double boiler and add ½ cup of water or juice, the lemon juice or mold inhibitor, and the flavored gelatin packet. Whisk well to dissolve. Let the mixture get hot.
- Step 5 – Take the reserved bowl of bloomed gelatin and add it to the gelatin mixture in the double boiler.
- Step 6 – Add the reduced tincture, prepared FECO/RSO, or other concentrate and the lecithin (if using). Whisk well to dissolve.
- Step 7 – If using them, add your desired amount for flavoring oil drops to the mixture.
- Step 8 – Whisk vigirously for 3-5 minutes. You can use an immersion blender to speed up the process if desired.
- Step 9 – Working quickly, using a squeeze bottle, pipette or piston funnel, add the gummy mixture to your gummy molds of choice.
- Step 10 – Allow the filled molds to sit and set for at least 30-60 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator before attempting to remove the gummies from the molds.
- Step 11 – 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 12 – If air drying, place the gummies in a single later on a wire baking rack. Allow the gummies to dry at room temperature for 24-72 hours, depending on your texture preferences. *See air drying notes below.
- Step 13 – 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 14 – Storage Instructions: Once removed from the gummy molds, you can choose to 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 12-72 hours.
The time frame is your choice and is 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. Any 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.
Alternate Infusion Options
Below I will go over all of the infusion options that will work with this recipe in detail, including the pros and cons of each.
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Gummies Made with Alcohol-Based Tincture
A favorite option for making these gummies is to use a cannabis-infused alcohol tincture.
Using a tincture for your infusion will result in a more clear gummy that is less dense and more jiggly than a gummy made with coconut oil.
Making a cannabis tincture is fairly straightforward and requires just decarbed cannabis and high-proof grain alcohol.
If you haven’t made a cannabis tincture yet, get my Green dragon instructions or Golden dragon instructions.
You will need to have this ready before starting the gummy-making process.
You will then want to evaporate the alcohol in your tincture, leaving you with FECO or full-extract cannabis oil.
Gummies Made with FECO or RSO
Full-extract cannabis oil, also known as FECO or RSO, is the tincture mentioned above that has had all of the alcohol already evaporated off.
Yes, you can safely evaporate the alcohol off of an alcohol tincture to make full-extract cannabis oil.
It does not matter if you start this process with a tincture or FECO.
Just remember that already-made FECO is more concentrated and potent than a cannabis tincture that still contains alcohol.
Gummies Made with Cannabis Concentrates
Just like FECO or RSO is a cannabis concentrate, there are many other types of cannabis concentrates on the market today.
From distillate or CO2 oil to shatter or wax, all can be used in place of FECO for this recipe.
You will want to ensure that your concentrate is decarbed first if needed. If you’re unsure, you can first check out my concentrate guide here.
How much you will add is up to you and your personal tolerance and dosage preferences. 1mL or 1 gram is a good place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can add as much or as little FECO or RSO as you’d like depending on your tolerance and preferences. Remember, FECO/RSO can be very potent; even just 1mL may be a lot to start with, so be sure to taste-test carefully and slowly. If you want them super strong, you can add more, up to 5mL. The mL volume is so small it doesn’t make a difference in the recipe’s texture.
Once removed from the gummy molds, you can choose to either air-dry these gummies or simply store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
If you don’t plan on air drying or consuming your gummies within two weeks, you can easily freeze them. Freezing gummies does not alter their potency and, in fact, may even help preserve potency over time.
Yes! We made these gummies with sugar-free flavored gelatin, which turned out fine. Swap a 0.3oz packet of sugar-free gelatin for the traditional 3-ounce packet of regular gelatin.
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.
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.
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3/4 oz is 22ml . 1 pack of knox is 15 ml. 3 packs are 45ml. please make sense of this for me.
Thank you for reaching out with your question 😊 I think your confusion arises from trying to compare volume measurements to weight measurements, which is why it doesn’t work correctly. While fluid ounces and milliliters both measure volume, when you switch to weighing ingredients, particularly dry ones like Knox, you’ll need to use units like grams or ounces (by weight). This distinction is important in ensuring that you achieve the desired results in your recipes.
I’m hoping you can help me. My sunflower lecithin (liquid) doesn’t dissolve. In powder form it clumps and won’t dissolve. Do you have any advice? With my last batch of gummies it seems that the feco isn’t binding. Some of them are super strong and others are complete duds. We mix for a long time. There must be a tip. TIA
Thank you for reaching out, Cathie! 🌻 For your sunflower lecithin, try mixing it well with your liquids before combining it with other ingredients. If you’re using the powdered form, try adding it to the warm liquid gradually while whisking to help it dissolve better. As for your gummies, heating your FECO slightly before incorporating it, this should help with binding. I hope this helps!
Emily- I have been making my ,Iguess, Green Dragon for a few years. I use 190 Proof Everclear. after I make it my tinture is almost dark brown/green. Its not apretty golden/yellow like in photos of your tincture. Then when I use it to make gummies I can hardly stand the taste. It’s like “white gas”, they are terrible but of course a person puts up with it!! Sometimes one has to “Take the Bitter with the Sweet”. Would the flavoring you sell help with this issue/
Please advise as to tincture color and gummy flavor
Thanks
Mark Anderson
Hi Mark. The color of your tincture, turning dark brown/green, is due to the significant amount of chlorophyll from the plant material, along with the cannabinoids. This is a common outcome and not necessarily a sign of something gone wrong. However, if you’re aiming for a lighter, golden/yellow hue similar to the photos, consider reducing the soaking time. Each plant provides a different amount of chlorophyll and can vary across different varieties.
Regarding the taste, especially when making gummies, it’s true that high-proof alcohol tinctures can have a strong, sometimes unpleasant flavor. We do recommendLorAnn’s flavoring options to help mask this taste. Adding these flavorings can transform your gummies from something you have to “put up with” into a more enjoyable treat. You can find assorted options here: https://amzn.to/3Wpxfkl.
I hope these suggestions help, Mark. Please feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or need further advice.
Hey Mark as a home crafter of infused candies for a decade now and also at the same time making my own home cannabis extractions I’m here to introduce you to the world of Frozen QWET.
Freezer plant material for a few days freeze your ethanol for the same period of time. I use half gallon mason jars I freeze the plant material right in the jar. Completely cover your frozen plant material with the Frozen ethanol. You can do a short of time as 10 minutes soaking. Longer soak gives only just slightly more extraction. And then strain and filter the very best you can I find that coffee filters sit down into the neck of a wide mouth Mason jar just fine you can use the screw band to hold the coffee filter in place use a toothpick to poke holes at the very top edge of the coffee filter where it meets the glass just inside the metal band. You must have these relief holes for the ethanol to drain quicker off the plant material. Coffee filters will let you filter down to 25 microns and that will give you a fairly clean Golden dragon. If you’ve done things well you didn’t grind the plant material to a powder but left it no smaller than say the size of a corn kernel and no bigger than the size of a cherry pit. Break it up by hand do not use mechanical devices the more you break it up the more green and undesirable materials you will pull into your extraction.
Thanks for sharing your process, Mark! Your tips on freezing and filtering are super helpful, especially the coffee filter trick—genius! Love how detailed you are with keeping the extraction clean and golden. Definitely learned something new here!
I guess I didn’t address the super strong alcohol flavor. You have to separate all the alcohol from the cannabis extract. I have made up my goal to do everything I can to get rid of that grassy, dirty, not very good earthy flavor that you get from the cannabis home extractions. Evaporate the alcohol off until you have just the goo left
I see I also forgot to explain that Frozen QWET stands for Frozen Quick Wash Ethanol exTraction
I love all your recipes and have tried a bunch of them! I keep kosher though and have been struggling to find flavored gelatin, only unflavored gelatin. Can I just substitute the flavored for the same amount of unflavored and compensate with more flavoring? Or is there anything else significant about using both flavored and unflavored gelatin?
Hey there, Taylor, thank you for trying out so many of my recipes, I’m so happy you’re enjoying them! Yes, you can use all unflavored gelatin and then just compensate with more flavoring with something else. Some people use Mio liquid drops or packet mixes like Koolaid. The flavored gelatin is really just more for flavor and color 🙂 Keep experimenting and happy cooking! 🍴
Thank you Dr. Emily, I wonder if you could post the THC/CBD strength formula so I can figure out how strong my gummies are. My Green Dragon tincher was made with about 150 proof Alcohol and later I found some Everclear 190 proof in Arizona. My T-Check tested my home grown cannabis flower at 23.6 and my tincher at 9.2 ml. So, is this formula correct? Tincher strength 9.2 X 236.59 a cup which is 2176.628. This number is decided by the number of Gummies you have let’s say 200. Which equals 10.8831 ml per Gummy. I hope this math is the correct formula.
Hey there, Carl! It’s great to see you are being so precise with your measurements. Here is a link to my edible dosage calculator here so you can cross-check and see if it’s the same. Enjoy experimenting with your gummies. 🌿
What can be used in place of a double boiler, I don’t have one.
Thanks
Hey Barb! 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. Happy cooking! 🍲🌟
Hi there! I’m curious about using both flavored oils and flavored gelatin. Say you want to use peach flavored drops. Do you then seek out a peach flavored gelatin? Or is it really just about blending two different flavors between the oils and the gelatin? Thanks!
Hi Rama! Great question about flavor combinations for cannabis gummies. When using flavored oils, like peach, pairing it with the same flavored gelatin can intensify the desired taste. However, experimenting with blending different flavors can lead to unique and delightful results. It’s really about your preference and the taste experience you’re aiming for. Happy experimenting!
Do I do anything different with a distillate dart?
This is my first time making edibles so I just wanted to check and make sure the recipe steps are still the same with just a distillate dart.
Thank you.
Hi Chris. The process remains the same when using a distillate dart for this recipe, so follow the steps as you normally would. Enjoy your cooking! 🧑🍳
Hi
Thank you for all the great info. I have afriend who wants to use alcohol tincture to make gummies. I saw your recipe he would like to know if he should evaporate off the half cup of tincture or evaporate enough of the tincture to leave him a half cup to use in the gummies
Hi Karen. How much is evaporated off from the tincture is a matter of preference. The more you evaporate, the stronger the tincture will be, which will make the gummies stronger as well. I hope this helps!
Can I use powder lecithin ?
Hey James, yes, you can 🙂
Can you substitute the flavored oils with something else or omit them!
Love your recipe I just made 3 batches of tincture, still not sure if I should use the straight tincture or reduce it though. I’m so excited but scared doing this cause I can’t afford to fail .
Hi there, Hyatt! The flavored oils are a key component in enhancing the taste of the gummies. If you omit them, you might find the gummies a bit flavorless. Some people have reported successfully used liquid or powder drink mixes as a substitute! As for the tincture, reduced can works best, the alcohol is going to be reduced anyway, and it’s easier to get it done ahead of time. Remember, experimenting is part of the fun, and while it can feel a bit daunting, every step you take is progress. And I’m here to help guide you along the way.
Can you use coconut oil instead of lethicin.?
Hi there Hyatt, thank you for your question! 😊 While both coconut oil and lecithin have their unique roles in cooking and health, they aren’t interchangeable. Lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping ingredients mix that would otherwise separate. Coconut oil doesn’t have this property. I hope this clarifies things for you, but feel free to reach out if you have any more questions!
I use guar gum instead of lethicin. Is that ok? Seems to help with texture
Yes Leslie, guar gum can work as a substitute for lecithin! If it’s helping with texture, that’s great — experimenting is key. Happy gummy-making! 😍
Hi Emily,
Can you tell me the yield/how many gummies this recipe makes? I’m using the same gummy bear mold you’re using. Debating on if I need to double this recipe or not. Thanks!
Hello Polo. This recipe makes approximately 1o ounces, or 295mL. If you’re using the 1mL gummy bear molds, it will make approximately 295 bears. I hope this helps 🙂
Hello I would like to clarify the process to reduce the alcohol from the tincture. The note says to reduce by 75% and can be done while you set up the workstation. How is this process different to reducing your tincture in advance to FECO which seems to take 2-3 hours for 1/2 cup? What am I missing? It seems that either way you have to use 1ml of FECO which would mean preparing well in advance? Is there a gummy recipe that uses unevaporated alcohol based tinctures? Thankyou
Hello Dawn, Great questions! When we talk about reducing the alcohol from the tincture by 75%, it’s a process that can happen quickly or slowly, depending on the method you choose and how much heat you use. The goal here is to lessen the alcohol content before starting the recipe, in any manner you choose. Some evaporation will occur during the cooking process, but as for using unevaporated alcohol-based tinctures in gummies, it’s typically not recommended due to the taste and texture it can impart. However, I understand everyone’s needs are different, so feel free to experiment!
i havent made it yet, but the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of the tincture or 1ml of feco, im confused, do i need to make my tincture into feco or can i just add the 1/2 of tincture straight to the recipe?
Hi Josh. You can add tincture directy when the recipe calls for it. The alcohol will evaporate as you follow through with the steps that follow. Happy gummy-making!