This Is How to Make Weed Gummy Bears
Across the world, attitudes to weed are changing.
In America, 33 states have now legalized its medical use, and it looks like other countries could be soon to follow! For anyone who enjoys the benefits of marijuana, this is amazing news.
If you’re in a place where it’s legal and you’re new to the world of weed, there’s a lot to be discovered. Edibles, for example, are a super popular way of getting the benefits without the smoke.
If you’re interested in trying them, here’s our guide on how to make weed gummy bears that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home.
What Are Pot Gummies?
Marijuana gummies are a type of edible. These are basically foods that contain marijuana, and they’re great if you don’t want to start smoking it. In fact, a lot of people using weed for medical purposes use edibles!
It usually takes longer to feel the effects of marijuana through an edible compared to when you smoke it. But the benefits you feel should last longer and it’s a much easier way to use it for beginners.
If you’re new to edibles, make sure you don’t take too many in one go. The biggest mistake is taking more because you don’t think it’s working when in reality it can just take a very long time to kick in. If you do take too much, you may have some negative experiences (paranoia, anxiety, sickness, etc.), but just ride that out for a couple of hours and you’ll be fine.
Before trying edibles, make sure you learn more so you’re completely prepared. It’s always better to know what to expect and how to use them, and it’ll make your chance of a great experience a lot higher.
How to Make Weed Gummy Bears
If you’re wondering how to make pot gummy bears, it first starts with cannabis-infused oil. For a sweet, non-overpowering flavor, a lot of people opt for coconut oil. You can buy this already infused with CBD or THC, but if you don’t have any you can make your own.
Making Cannabis-Infused Coconut Oil
To make cannabis-infused coconut oil, follow these steps:
- Start by grinding your buds of cannabis and spreading them evenly out on a baking tray
- Line the tray with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the cannabis later
- Bake the cannabis at 240 degrees Fahrenheit for between 30 to 60 minutes (the longer you bake, the higher percentage of THC you’ll get)
- Collect the one cup of ground cannabis and place it on a cheesecloth, tying the cloth together
- Place it in a saucepan with 1 cup of coconut oil and cook on a low heat for around three hours
- Strain the oil, removing any bits of cannabis, and store it
Easy! Once you’ve made your oil, you can store it for about two months or keep it in the fridge to help it last even longer. Now you’ve made your oil, it’s time to move on to how to make marijuana gummy bears.
Gummy Bear Marijuana Recipe
To make weed gummy bears, you’ll need:
- A cooking pot
- A whisk
- Molds for gummy bears
- A dropper (this usually comes with the mold and is like a tiny turkey baster)
- 1/2 cup of cannabis-infused coconut oil (solidified at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup of cold water
- 1 pack of Jell-o
- 2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatine
- 1/2 teaspoons sunflower or soy lecithin
Once you’ve got your ingredients together, it’s time to start cooking! Follow these steps to make your own weed gummy bears:
- Add water, oil, and the sunflower or soy lecithin into a pot, heating it on a low temperature
- Stir until the coconut oil has melted and everything has combined
- Add all of the gelatin whilst continuing to stir
- Whisk the mixture for around 10-15 minutes on low heat, making sure all of the gelatin has dissolved completely without bringing it to a boil
- Use your dropper to start filling your moulds, squeezing it to take up the liquid and squeezing again to drop it into each shape
- Try and do this part as quickly as possible so that the liquid doesn’t start to cool and separate
- If you do see separation, continue to whisk the mixture whilst filling the moulds
- Once the moulds are fill, out them into a freezer and leave them to harden for 20 to 25 minutes
The Potency of Your Gummies
The potency of your edibles depends on your oil and the cannabis you’ve used. When trying, start with just one gummy. Even if nothing seems to happen, leave it for at least three hours before taking another.
If you’re worried about eating too many, wait a day after the first one before trying again. Once you start eating them regularly and making them more frequently, you’ll get to know the potency better and become an edible pro!
Stay Sensible and Stay Safe
Once you know how to make weed gummy bears, you’ll see that the process is actually very simple! Just be careful to not overload your oil with cannabis and keep whisking your gummy bear mixture so it doesn’t separate. Other than that, just have fun with the process!
If you’re eating edibles for the first time, stay sensible and take them in a safe environment. If you’re worried, make sure you have someone you trust with you to calm your nerves. Weed is a very safe substance though, so you don’t have anything to worry about as long as you make your gummies properly.
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