Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe
This Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe features sugar, water, corn syrup, cannabutter, and flavor extracts for homemade infused candy pieces.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottom saucepan
- Candy thermometer (very important)
- Wooden spoon or heat-resistant silicone spatula
- Baking sheet or candy molds
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Heatproof gloves (optional but helpful)
- Small saucepan for warming cannabutter
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup or glucose syrup
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 –3 tablespoons cannabutter adjust based on potency
- 1/2 teaspoon flavor extract vanilla, peppermint, or citrus
- Food coloring optional, but fun
- Powdered sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Space
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly greased silicone mat. If you’re using molds, set them out now. Once the sugar starts boiling, things move fast.
Step 2: Combine Sugar Base
- In a heavy saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves. Turn heat to medium.
Step 3: Heat Without Stirring Too Much
- Once it starts boiling, stop stirring too much. Let it cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on your candy thermometer.
- This is the most important moment in the Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe. Patience is everything here.
Step 4: Add Cannabutter
- Carefully warm your cannabutter slightly so it blends smoothly. Slowly add it into the hot sugar mixture, stirring gently and consistently.
- Be careful—this mixture is extremely hot and may bubble.
Step 5: Add Flavoring
- Once combined, add vanilla or your chosen extract. This is where your candy starts smelling like something magical.
Step 6: Color (Optional)
- If you want color, add it now. Stir lightly so you don’t disrupt the candy texture.
Step 7: Pour Quickly
- Immediately pour into molds or onto your prepared tray. Work fast because it starts to set quickly.
Step 8: Cool Completely
- Let it sit at room temperature for 45 minutes or until fully hardened.
Step 9: Break or Pop Out
- Once solid, break into shards or remove from molds. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- And just like that, your Cannabutter Hard Candy Recipe is complete.
Notes
- Always use a thermometer. Guessing is risky in candy making.
- Don’t stir too much once boiling starts—sugar can crystallize.
- Warm cannabutter slightly before adding it.
- Work quickly when pouring.
- Store in a cool, dry place to prevent stickiness.