This no-fail recipe for CBD or THC gummies made with tincture is the perfect recipe for delicious cannabis gummies that are made with an alcohol-based tincture, full-extract cannabis oil, also known as FECO/RSO, or other cannabis concentrates.
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.
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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