Just like cannabis-infused butter and other edible oils, especially coconut oil, cannabis-infused sugar adds a delightful touch to your daily life. It’s a sweet and tasty way to enjoy the benefits of cannabis in your favorite treats. Plus, the term “sugar” can also refer to cannabis concentrates or extracts, showing the many ways cannabis can be enjoyed.
Cannabis-infused sugar and extracts with the same name are gaining a larger following. Both products offer unique flavors and potency that appeal to a growing number of enthusiasts. These infusions introduce new and diverse options for all consumers to explore, catering to preferences for vaping or creating homemade edibles.
This article will guide you on how to create your own cannabis-infused sugar for tasty edibles.
How to Make Cannabis Sugar at Home
Before discussing the whole procedure of making cannabis sugar, let’s discuss what cannabis sugar really is.
Cannabis sugar, also known as “canna sugar,” is a type of edible that combines cannabis with sugar. Typically, an alcohol-based cannabis tincture is mixed with white granulated sugar, although brown sugar can also be used. Just like when crafty cannabis users make homemade weed chocolate, the cannabinoids from the cannabis tincture are transferred into the sugar crystals, resulting in a sweet, nutty cannabis flavor.
We’ll refer to the extract by its more common name: “sugar wax.” The name comes from its wet, sugary appearance.
There are a few different methods for making sugar wax at home. Some are safe to try, while others are a no-go.
The safer method for making sugar wax at home results in a rosin with a waxy texture. Rosin is considered a solvent-free extract because it requires minimal ingredients, usually a combination of ice, heat, pressure, and cannabis flower.
Solvent-based sugar wax, made using chemicals like butane hash oil (BHO), has a similar consistency to solventless wax rosin. However, the production of BHO sugar wax involves handling volatile solvents that can lead to dangerous explosions and fires. For the safe and legal production of solvent-based sugar wax, a state license, and a state-of-the-art lab are essential. While homemade edible canna sugar or concentrated rosin wax is feasible, producing BHO sugar wax is best entrusted to experienced professionals.
The Live Extraction Process
When it comes to preserving the natural compounds of a plant after harvest, “live” extraction is often seen as the best method.
The creation of live sugar involves utilizing the entire plant and employing freeze-drying techniques to produce a concentrated substance. This process is a modern alternative to the conventional drying and curing methods. Immediately after harvest, the cannabis plant is placed in a freeze-drying unit and remains there until it’s ready for extraction. Live cannabis products are gaining popularity in the market due to their versatility. They can be used to produce a variety of concentrates, such as budder, glass, and shatter, using both solvent and solvent-free extraction methods.
The Process of Making Homemade Cannabis Sugar
In order to create canna sugar at home, you must have the following ingredients on hand:
– Dry cannabis flower of your preference
– White granulated sugar
– High-proof alcohol, as close to 190-proof as possible (ensure legality in your area)
Equipment Needed to Make Weed Sugar
Before starting, ensure you have the following materials:
– Glass jar with lid
– Cheesecloth or coffee filter
– Bowl
– Shallow baking sheet
– Glass baking dish
– Breathable fabric (enough to cover a glass baking dish)
– Oven or toaster oven
– Grinder or a tool to break up the flower (optional)
– Parchment paper (optional)
Step 1: De-carbing Your Cannabis
To make canna sugar, you need to follow these steps. First, decarb your cannabis buds by grinding it and placing it on a baking sheet in the oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 40 minutes. Then, let it cool before moving on to the next steps.
Step 2: Make a Tincture
To infuse the sugar, you must create a cannabis tincture using the decarbed cannabis you just crafted.
Put the cannabis into a mason jar, ensuring there is enough space for the alcohol.
Fill the jar with high-proof alcohol, making sure to cover the flower material and then some. Depending on the amount of dry cannabis flower, you’ll need 1-2 cups of alcohol. The ratio you use will directly impact the potency of the final product.
Seal the jar with a lid and shake it every 5 minutes for the next 20 minutes. Then, uncap the jar.
Place a cheesecloth over the mouth of the jar and pour the now-infused alcohol through it into a bowl.
Save the alcohol, as you’ll need it to infuse the sugar. You can choose to discard the strained plant material or keep it for other purposes, such as making topicals.
Step 3: Infuse the Sugar
Place the sugar into a glass baking tray.
Add the tincture (the infused alcohol) to the sugar, stirring as you pour. Adjust the amounts of sugar and tincture to achieve a wet sand-like consistency.
Cover the dish with breathable fabric and store it in a secure place away from children and pets.
Allow the mixture to dry for 48-72 hours or even longer. Stir the mixture regularly during this time.
Wait for the mixture to resemble real sugar and ensure it is completely dry.
Finally, store the infused cannabis sugar in an airtight container until ready for use.
Final Thoughts: How to Make Cannabis Sugar
Making your own cannabis sugar at home is a straightforward process that adds a unique twist to your culinary creations. By following this guide, you can create canna sugar that enhances your favorite recipes with a sweet cannabis-infused touch. Whether you’re looking to experiment with edibles or simply enjoy a new method of consumption, cannabis sugar provides a versatile and enjoyable option.
Legal Disclaimer:
By reading this information presented, you agree to release the author of any liability that comes from using this data. This post contains no legal advice. Claims about cannabinoids have not yet been approved by the FDA. Read the full legal disclaimer here.
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FAQs About Making Homemade Weed Sugar
Absolutely! Start by infusing granulated sugar following the outlined process. Once infused, blend the sugar with cornstarch in a high-speed blender. A ratio of 1 cup of sugar to 1 teaspoon of cornstarch works perfectly. Pulse for 30-60 seconds until the sugar is transformed into a fine powdered sugar mixture.
When infusing with cannabis, the amount of sugar you use depends on the potency you want. Professionals have tools for precise dosage, but at home, you can use an edible calculator. To find your ideal dosage, multiply the weight of your cannabis by its potency. Divide the total THC by the number of servings. It’s best to start with a low dosage, around 2.5mg, to find what works for you.
Grain alcohol, especially high-proof, effectively extracts cannabinoids from the cannabis flower to create a potent tincture.
Weed sugar is another, more familiar term for cannabis-infused sugar, used in edibles and cooking.
Yes, both brown sugar and coconut sugar can be used as an alternative to white granulated sugar.
Cannabis sugar is a sweetener infused with cannabis tincture, whereas tinctures are liquid extracts.
