Looking for an easy and tasty way to consume CBD? Look no further than these homemade CBD hard candies! With simple ingredients which you can find at home and a CBD oil, you can make these delicious treats and enjoy them anywhere, anytime.
But let’s go over the CBD benefits first. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a compound found in cannabis plants. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD is not intoxicating, and it won’t get you high. Instead, CBD is believed to offer a range of potential wellness benefits, from reducing stress and discomfort to promoting relaxation and a better quality of sleep.
Making CBD hard candy can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially if you have a good basic recipe to work with — and we’re here to provide you with precisely that.
So, Why Would I Make My Own CBD Hard Candies?
CBD can be consumed in various forms, such as oils, softgels, and gummies, and even applied directly to the skin in the form of CBD topicals. However, one of the most discreet and convenient ways to take it is through hard candies or lollipops. Not only are they easy to carry and consume on the go, but they also offer a fun and tasty way to enjoy the potential benefits of CBD.
Trying your hand at CBD candy-making allows you to personalize your servings and experiment with different flavors and molds for unique shapes. Plus, you get to enjoy the slower absorption of edibles (and more potent effects) over other CBD consumption methods.
If you’re ready to dive into the world of homemade CBD candies, there are easy recipes available for beginners that will produce sweets that taste and look great while giving you the perfect amount of CBD in every bite.
Get ready to turn your candy-coated dreams into reality!
Let’s Make Some Candies!
This recipe will allow you to make 50 pieces of CBD candy with 10 mg of CBD per piece.
Starting with equipment, you’ll need:
- your favorite candy mold,
- a candy thermometer,
- 50 cellophane wrappers (if you’d like to wrap your candies).
Ingredients:
- 500 milligrams of our broad-spectrum CBD oil,
- two cups of granulated sugar,
- 2/3 of a cup of corn syrup,
- 1/4 of a cup of water,
- half a teaspoon of pure lemon extract,
- food coloring of your choice (optional).
Instructions:
- Blend sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan.
- Heat the mixture while stirring slowly, and use your candy thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature.
- Stop stirring when the mixture reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature should quickly rise to 300 degrees Fahrenheit from there.
- Remove the mixture from the heat, but keep it in the pan.
- Thoroughly mix your CBD oil, lemon extract, and food coloring (if using) in a separate bowl.
- Pour the CBD oil mixture into the heated candy mixture.
- Now, pour the completed candy mixture into your mold.
- Allow your candies to cool for one to two hours until they are fully hardened.
- Gently remove the candies from the mold.
- If desired, wrap each candy individually in a cellophane wrapper. Otherwise, store them in a glass jar with a lid for freshness. Don’t forget to lightly coat them in icing sugar to prevent sticking!
As you can see, you can easily customize the amount of CBD per candy to your liking and use your preferred CBD oil with this recipe.
You can also add your favorite flavorings and colors to make the candies unique. For instance, once you have mastered the basic process, you can get creative and add more flavors and hues to your sweets. Raspberry, orange, lime, or vanilla extract, as well as various food colorings, are all great options to add a personal touch to your candies.
Once finished, you can enjoy the benefits of CBD in a sweet and easy-to-serve form.
Wrapping Up
CBD hard candies are an excellent alternative for those who don’t like smoking or vaping CBD or find the original taste of CBD oil offputting. They are discreet, convenient, and offer a fun and tasty way to experience the potential benefits of CBD.
However, always be mindful of the dosage and start with one candy before taking more. Wait for the peak of effects at two hours before increasing your dosage.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing effect or just a tasty treat, these candies are sure to satisfy. So, why not make them at home today?
