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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First, WOW just WOW. How unbelievably awesome and detailed your site is. Just learning here and have read many many sites. Your’s is by far the most comprehensive, so thank you.
I plan on making your Gummies using Golden Dragon QWET and am trying to figure out potency.
If my reading comprehension, math skills and understanding of the calculator are on par then:
guesstimating 20% THC & 5% CBD, that would be about 2332 mg of THC in 8 oz? Correct. That’s pretty potent.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Rob! We’re so happy you found our site helpful! Your math looks solid — those gummies will definitely pack a punch! Let us know how they turn out!
Thanks for all the detailed guides! I’ve made a few times but having a lot of difficulty with consistency. Either I mix thoroughly with an immersion blender and end up with a frothy layer at the top (inadvertently turning them into two-tone gummies) or I hand mix and the gummies then set with all the feco stuff collecting at the bottom of each gummy.
Any tips to mix the feco in better? Infuse feco into coconut oil and follow a fat based gummy recipe instead?
Hi Dav! Thanks for sharing your experience, and I’m happy to help troubleshoot. Here are a few tips to try:
Infuse into Coconut Oil: Your idea is spot-on! Infusing the feco into a fat like coconut oil first ensures it distributes evenly throughout the gummy mixture. Here’s a recipe for that: https://emilykylenutrition.com/cannabis-gummies-with-oil/
Emulsify Properly: If you’re using an immersion blender, try mixing on a lower speed to avoid introducing too much air, which can cause that frothy layer.
Mix While Cooling: Continue gently stirring the gummy mixture as it cools. This helps prevent separation of the FECO before it sets.
Lecithin for Emulsification: Adding a small amount of lecithin (such as sunflower lecithin) can help bind the feco to the rest of the ingredients, ensuring everything stays evenly mixed.
Start with Tincture: Instead of adding FECO directly to the recipe, you can try adding adding high-proof alcohol to the FECO and add that to the recipe. The alcohol will evaporate off but may help distribute the FECO more evenly.
Let me know if you try any of these tips, and feel free to reach out with any more questions! Happy gummy making! 😊
I’m new to using cannabis for edibles. I’m interested in trying your RSO gummies recipe. My question is: will the recipe work with a microwave rather than a double boiler? I’m planning on using either an RSO syringe or a distillate syringe for my cannabis.
Thanks so much!
Yes, you can use a microwave to melt the other ingredients, but make sure not to put the cannabis (RSO or distillate) in the microwave. Once everything is melted, mix in the RSO or distillate thoroughly. Enjoy making your gummies!
is there a dosage calculator for this recipe? I was also wondering if you had a dosage calculator for avocado oli or butter if you use two different strains in one recipe. thank you.
Hi Malinda! Here’s our dosage calculator to help you out: https://emilykylenutrition.com/edible-dosage-calculator/ 😊 If possible, you’ll want to calculate the oils separately then combine, or just take an average of the flower and calculate under one option. The infusion rates won’t be to far off. Hope this helps! Happy infusing!
I’m curious if you think lemonade would work for the fruit juice in this recipe? I know some things won’t set properly with the extra acidity from the lemon juice. I only ask because I’m a huge fan of lemon lime and would really love to use lemon for my juice and a package of lime gelatin dessert mix.
Great question, Jon! Lemonade could definitely work as the fruit juice in this recipe, but you’re right — sometimes the extra acidity can affect how things set. If you’re using lime gelatin mix, the lemon flavor should pair really well! I’d suggest giving it a try but maybe start with a small batch to test how it sets. Let me know how it turns out — I bet the lemon-lime combo will be super refreshing! 😊
Which method for CBD gummies do you prefer when working with CBD distillate? The process above or the process for CBD gummies previously posted.
Thank you in advance!
Hi Dave. Both methods are great, but I personally prefer the Easy Homemade CBD Gummies for its simplicity. Happy gummy-making!
Hi there! I appreciate these recipes so much! So I have been making gummy’s with infused coconut oil and adding feco for many years. I see you have a recipe that allows you to just use the feco without using the infused oil and my question would be would they be as strong if you used just the Feco? Or would they be stronger by adding both the feco infused oil thank you very much for taking the time to answer!
Greate question, Leslie! Using just FECO will still make strong gummies, but combining it with infused coconut oil can enhance potency and improve consistency. It depends on your preference and desired strength. Happy gummy-making!
Emily, I saw the question from a person wanting to make rootbeer flavored gummies. You said she could just use unflavored gelatin. My question is, when she uses only unflavored “Knox” gelatin, you are not just leaving out flavoring (which I understand) but also leaving out any sweetener. Should sugar or an another sweetener but added?
Great question, Ginger! If you’re using unflavored gelatin, you’ll need to add a sweetener like sugar, honey, or another option to balance the flavor UNLESS the flavoring you’re using is already sweetened. It’s all about personal preference and taste!
Excited to try this recipe! My question is about how many mg of THC would be in 1. I have 1 g of RSO from a dispensary. It says it is 75.37% THC. If the above recipe makes 100 gummys, how much would I use to have 5 mg in each one? Thank you in advance!
Thank you for reaching out, Susan! I’m so happy to hear you’re excited to try the recipe. Based on the information you shared, if your RSO is 75.37% THC, that means 1 gram of it contains approximately 753.7 mg of THC. Since you want each gummy to have 5 mg of THC and the recipe makes 100 gummies, you’ll need a total of 500 mg of THC for the entire batch. To calculate how much RSO to use, simply divide 500 mg by 753.7 mg, which equals about 0.66 grams of RSO. Measuring this out carefully should give you the desired dosage per gummy. I hope this helps, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions or need additional tips!
I’ve been making various different infused candies for more than 10 years now. The quick and simple answers to your question is if you put that entire gram in your batch and you get a hundred gummies you’re going to have 7.53 mg per gummy
Love this recipe but im having trouble with mould…. Im air drying them for 24 hours.. they are dry to touch but as soon as they go into a container within 2 days they have fur on them 😭
Thank you so much for reaching out, Jess! I’m so happy you’re enjoying the recipe, but I completely understand how frustrating mold issues can be! Are you using a mold inhibitor like potassium sorbate? It can really help with shelf stability. Also, be sure to use distilled water and sterilize all your cooking tools to reduce the chance of unwanted growth. You might also want to try drying them a little longer—or consider adding a food-grade desiccant packet to the container to absorb any moisture. I hope this helps! 😊
In questions it says for sugar free use 0.3 ounces instead of 3.0, do you still use the same amount of unflavored gelatin the recipe calls for? 3 to 0.3 is a big difference and I want to get it right. I used the original recipe with regular strawberry gelatin in the MBM magic gummy machine ( without “good stuff “) and it worked perfectly. Thanks, and I appreciate all your hard work and knowledge.
Thanks so much for your comment and great question, Paul! Yes, if you’re using sugar-free gelatin and reducing it from 3.0 ounces to 0.3 ounces, you will still use the same amount of unflavored gelatin as the recipe calls for. The change in flavored gelatin doesn’t affect the unflavored gelatin ratio, as it’s crucial for setting the gummies properly. I’m so glad to hear the original recipe worked perfectly for you in the MBM Magic Gummy Machine! Let us know if you have any other questions, and thank you for your kind words! 😊
Great hack for making gummies is using a Pyrex glass (heat safe) measuring cup in your water bath. Measure, add, heat, stir & pour all from the same vessel. When pouring into molds If the gummy mix starts to get cooler & thick. Put the cup right back in water bath & heat up w stirring till it thins. Continue pouring.
Love a pair of oven gloves for this as the cup is HOT. Little battery op whisker is super to do the stirring. Makes process so much easier w less mess & waste😎
Thank you for sharing such a brilliant hack, Kris! I love the idea of using a Pyrex measuring cup and a little battery whisk for an easier, mess-free process. And oven gloves — such a smart tip for safety! I’m sure this will be super helpful to others, too. Thanks again for contributing!
Hi there! I see in another comment you say you can absolutely use an unflavored gelatin with more drops – do you happen to have an idea of what sort of ratio/other products I would need? My husband has requested root beer flavored gummies, which sounds fun (and I already have to LoAnn drops!) but I don’t want to mess up the important parts. Thanks so much for this easy to follow recipe – genuinely! Most seem pretty overwhelming but I made a test batch (without the “good stuff”) last week and they came out perfect as raspberry gummies.
Hi Mary! Root beer gummies sound amazing! You can definitely use unflavored gelatin — try starting with 1 tablespoon of gelatin per 1 cup of liquid and adjust the flavor with your LoAnn drops to taste. So glad you enjoyed the recipe, and I’m thrilled your test batch turned out great. Happy gummy-making! 😊
How much potassium sorbate? 1 tsp?
Hi Ruby. The amount of potassium sorbate you need will depend on the batch size and how long you want to preserve your gummies.Typically, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per batch is a common guideline. Check the packaging instructions for exact measurements based on your recipe size. Happy gummy making!
How many gummies does this recipe make?
Lisa, I’m so happy you reached out with this question! 😊 To figure out how many gummies your recipe will produce, you’ll first need to check how many milliliters each gummy mold holds. Once you know that, divide the total liquid (10 fluid ounces, which equals about 295.7 mL) into your mold’s capacity. This will give you the total number of gummies you’ll get from the batch.For example, if you have a 1mL tiny gummy bear mold, you will make approximately 297 gummies. If your old is bigger, it will make less gummies.