How to make your own weed candy

THC infused candy edibles are the ultimate munchie for stoners to indulge in. Whether you prefer sugary lollipops, the tangy taste of gummy bears or the decadent, moist texture of chocolate, these tasty treats offer many medical benefits and are the perfect marijuana replacement for people who don’t enjoy smoking. You’ve probably purchased some candy online before, or you may have even tickled your taste buds at your local dispensary, but have you ever thought of making your own THC-infused candy edibles? Here are two simple weed candy recipes that will be sure to get you inspired.

Choose your strain

Different strains of weed have different levels of THC, so before you mix your green with honey and sugar be sure to pick a strain that offers the soothing effects that you are looking for. Cannabis sativa is a good way to relieve anxiety, treat chronic pain, and increase your focus and creativity throughout the day, while cannabis indica can increase your mental relaxation, decrease pain and nausea, increase your appetite (to eat all the munchies), and also is known to relax your muscles. Hybrid strains can offer you the best of both worlds. Choosing the right strain for you is important when you are making your own THC infused candy edibles.

Creating tincture: A weed candy recipe essential

Tincture is a concentrate extract of cannabinoids that is created by grinding your cannabis down and then placing it into a solvent like grain alcohol that will dissolve the substance. Once the extract is strained, you will have concentrated, liquid weed left over.

Creating cannabis lollipops

What you need:

• Cannabis tincture
• Lollipop sticks
• Lollipop mold
• Candy thermometer
• 1 cup of sugar
• ½ cup of corn syrup
• ¼ cup of water
• Citrus flavouring

Follow these steps:

1. Combine your cup of sugar, ½ cup of corn syrup, and 1.4 cup of water in a saucepan. Place it on medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. Bring the liquid to a boil. Use your candy thermometer, it needs to be 300 F.
3. Remove it from the heat source and allow it to cool to around 250 F, then stir in your tincture and citrus flavouring.
4. Pour the mixture into your lollipop molds and insert your sticks.
5. Allow it to cool completely and enjoy!

Creating cannabis gummy bears

What you need:

• Gummy bear molds
• Saucepan
• Spatula
• Whisk
• Measuring glass
• A single ounce of tincture
• 3 tbsp of honey
• A pinch of salt
• 5 tbsp of gelatin
• 1 cup of fruit juice

Follow these steps:

1. Combine your fruit juice, honey, and salt until it comes to a boil then slowly whisk in the gelatin.
2. Add your ounce of tincture
3. Transfer the substance into your gummy bear molds
4. Let your molds cool in your refrigerator
5. Once the gummies have hardened, transfer them to an air-tight container and enjoy!

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