Don’t want to smoke or vape? Edibles are the perfect choice! They’re super versatile, offering tasty bites, including everything from chewy candies and confections to treats and cakes. Even better? You can make them right at home! Read on to learn how to make gummies at home, plus fundamental tips and tricks for making cannabis-infused treats like you’re a pro. Let’s get cooking!
Picking Your Strain
Stage one in learning how to make homemade edibles? Picking your marijuana strain! They all have their intriguing blend of terpenes. Why’s that important to note? They impact flavor, smell, and effects! So, that means your decision will affect your gummies and baked goods.
Some cannabis enthusiasts like to utilize a strain they’re familiar with. Others prefer to use strains they’ve tried previously. However, you could also consider the possible effects you want from your edibles. Do you want something more uplifting? Are you looking for something more relaxing? This can help guide your choice!
But if you’re still unsure of which to pick, the budtender at your local dispensary can provide super-helpful cannabis flower recommendations!
How to Make Homemade Edibles: Activation Mode
Before you learn how to make gummies at home, you need to activate your cannabis. Better known as decarboxylation (or decarbing), this process happens through heating at low temperatures. It usually occurs by smoking or vaping cannabis. But since we’re talking about edibles, it needs to be done by baking your herb!
What does this process do? It helps convert THCA to THC, which helps deliver the recreational effects, aka the “high,” that is commonly associated with marijuana. You must decarboxylate your flower before learning how to make any homemade edibles; raw flower will not give you your desired outcome.
The Tools:
- Cannabis Flower of Choice
- Grinder (or Scissors)
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- Oven
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 240° F.
- Grind or cut your flower into smaller, pea-sized pieces
- Spread on a parchment paper-lined baking tray. Do not overload the tray!
- Place the tray in your pre-heated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes (the time can vary based on moisture content). Your flower should turn from vibrant green to golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely
- Store for later use…or join us in learning how to make homemade edibles!
How to Make Homemade Edible Cookie Dough, Gummies, Cakes, Etc.!
With activation mode complete, you can infuse butter or oil or make a tincture. The only downside is that making tinctures can be quite time-consuming. It requires soaking decarbed cannabis in high-proof alcohol or glycerin for 2-3 weeks. We strongly recommend infusing butter or oil, which requires only a few hours.
How to Make Cannabutter for Homemade Edibles
The Tools:
- 1 oz. Activated Cannabis
- 4 Sticks of Butter or 2 Cups of Oil
- Cheesecloth or Fine Mesh Strainer
- Medium Saucepan
- Glass Storage Container
The Easiest Cannabutter Recipe (Yes, Really)
- Add around one quart of water to your medium saucepan. This helps prevent the cannabis from burning!
- Bring water to a boil, then add the butter.
- Let it melt completely in the pan.
- Turn the heat down to low, add your cannabis, and stir.
- Let your mixture cook for around 2 to 3 hours, stirring very occasionally (approximately every 30 minutes). While it cooks, place your cheesecloth over your storage container.
- Once the mixture is cooked, remove the saucepan from heat. You’ll know it’s finished when it appears glossy and thick.
- Pour the mixture into your cheesecloth-lined container, being careful not to spill.
- Allow to cool for 1 hour, then store in a cool, dry place.
How to Make Gummies at Home
Ready to learn how to make homemade edibles? Make sure you have:
- ½ Cup Cannabis Oil
- ½ Cup Cold Water
- 2 Tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin
- 1 Packet of Flavored Gelatin, such as JELL-O
- ½ Teaspoon Soy Lecithin
Tools
- Saucepan
- Gummy Mold of Choice
- Spoon or Whisk
- Optional: Eyedropper
Making Your Gummies
- Combine all your ingredients into a medium saucepan and place on the stovetop at low heat.
- Continuously stir this mixture until the gelatin dissolves, about 15 minutes. Do not bring it to a boil!
- After the gelatin has dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and use an eyedropper to fill your gummy molds with the mixture.
- Place your molds into the freezer until gummies are firm, about 2 to 3 hours.
- Carefully remove the gummies from the molds.
- Enjoy!
How to Make Homemade Edibles
Learning how to make gummies and other treats at home is a breeze with cannabutter in your kitchen – just substitute cannabis-infused butter for regular butter!
How to Make Homemade Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Ingredients
1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
½ Cup Cannabutter
½ Cup Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons White/Granulated Sugar
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ Cup Chocolate Chips or Chocolate Candies
How to Make Homemade Edibles: Directions
- Put flour in a bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and set aside.
- Beat the cannabutter and sugars together in a medium bowl until creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, then add in the flour and salt. Dough look too dry? Add a tablespoon of milk or water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Mix in the chocolate chips. I suggest adding a little more.
- Roll it into balls, or just eat it with a spoon!
Learning How to Make Homemade Edibles
You don’t need to be a culinary expert to figure out how to make gummies and other edibles at home – you just need high-quality cannabis flower and a little patience! Don’t feel like making your own edibles? Order dispensary edibles online for express pickup at Dispensary Near Me!
