Hard Candies Made Easy
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04/23/20 • 21 min
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In this episode Marge tackles hard candies with her freshly infused sugar and finds that it's much easier than she anticipated. Plus the outcome is tasty, potent and with very little hands on time, you can make these candies start to finish in under 30 minutes if you already have an alcohol based infusion already on hand.
Also, congratulations to Erin Z. of Virginia who won the listener only Magical Butter Machine giveaway. Can't wait to see what edibles you create with this amazing kitchen appliance!
Want to try the Hard Candy recipe discussed in this episode? Find it below or on the Magical Butter website where you'll also find a short video demonstration.
Please note: Amazon links are affiliate and provide a small commission, at no extra charge to you, which helps support the show. :)
What You'll Need:
- 1/2-1 cup MagicalButter Tincture
- 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- OR use 2 3/4 cups of your prepared infused sugar
- 3/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons of water
- 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons of corn syrup
- 1/16 tsp cream of tartar
- 5-10 drops food coloring (optional) - but fun!
- 7-10 drops flavour (optional) - helps mask any weed taste
- Molds
- Candy thermometer
Directions:
- In a pot add your water, corn syrup, and cannasugar. Allow sugar to melt into the water over medium-low heat.
- Let sit until the temperature reaches 302 degrees F. As soon as your candy thermometer reaches 302 degrees F, remove from heat.
- Add cream of tartar and optional flavor and coloring, mix, and then get ready to pour! Make sure your molds are ready ahead of time, your candy will harden quickly.
- Pour into molds and let your candies harden at room temperature.
- Pop the candies out of the molds and store in an storage container, making sure to date and label.
- Enjoy!
Want to get a hold of Marge? Email [email protected] or try recording a voice message at bitemepodcast.com She's on the socials @bitemepodcast or @hostmarge
If you loved this episode, consider leaving a 5 star review for this nice Canadian lady wherever you listen to your favourite podcast shows.
Stay high friends!
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Visit the website for full show notes, free dosing calculator, recipes and more.
In this episode Marge tackles hard candies with her freshly infused sugar and finds that it's much easier than she anticipated. Plus the outcome is tasty, potent and with very little hands on time, you can make these candies start to finish in under 30 minutes if you already have an alcohol based infusion already on hand.
Also, congratulations to Erin Z. of Virginia who won the listener only Magical Butter Machine giveaway. Can't wait to see what edibles you create with this amazing kitchen appliance!
Want to try the Hard Candy recipe discussed in this episode? Find it below or on the Magical Butter website where you'll also find a short video demonstration.
Please note: Amazon links are affiliate and provide a small commission, at no extra charge to you, which helps support the show. :)
What You'll Need:
- 1/2-1 cup MagicalButter Tincture
- 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- OR use 2 3/4 cups of your prepared infused sugar
- 3/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons of water
- 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons of corn syrup
- 1/16 tsp cream of tartar
- 5-10 drops food coloring (optional) - but fun!
- 7-10 drops flavour (optional) - helps mask any weed taste
- Molds
- Candy thermometer
Directions:
- In a pot add your water, corn syrup, and cannasugar. Allow sugar to melt into the water over medium-low heat.
- Let sit until the temperature reaches 302 degrees F. As soon as your candy thermometer reaches 302 degrees F, remove from heat.
- Add cream of tartar and optional flavor and coloring, mix, and then get ready to pour! Make sure your molds are ready ahead of time, your candy will harden quickly.
- Pour into molds and let your candies harden at room temperature.
- Pop the candies out of the molds and store in an storage container, making sure to date and label.
- Enjoy!
Want to get a hold of Marge? Email [email protected] or try recording a voice message at bitemepodcast.com She's on the socials @bitemepodcast or @hostmarge
If you loved this episode, consider leaving a 5 star review for this nice Canadian lady wherever you listen to your favourite podcast shows.
Stay high friends!
Learn more at JoinBiteMe.com!
Visit the website for full show notes, free dosing calculator, recipes and more.
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In this episode, Marge has eaten all her legally purchased edibles and has just one gripe, beyond the limits on THC per package. She shares what edibles she's made this week which includes using the cannabis tincture from her infusions pantry to make infused sugar and salt. What could you use this for? What can't you use it for?! Start with swirling some into coffee and tea and go from there! Quarantine is the perfect time to experiment with new infusions and dosing.
Here's the links to the things mentioned in this episode (Amazon links are affiliate!)
Cannabis Cooking Company
Infused sugar/salt recipe
Hamilton Beach Dehydrator that Marge used
Magical Butter Machine
Alcohol Infusion
Taming the Green Dragon episode
New Listener Stories page
Have a comment, question or story? Email Marge at [email protected] or try the new voicemail recorder on the website where you'll also find more show notes for each episode.
Stay high friends!
Learn more at JoinBiteMe.com!
Visit the website for full show notes, free dosing calculator, recipes and more.
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In this episode Marge talks about how to make your own Fire Cider and how it can easily be medicated with an infused honey to further boost the healthy properties of this simple concoction.
Here's what Marge included in her mason jar of Fire Cider:
- apple cider vinegar
- ginger
- garlic
- onion
- tumeric
- black peppercorns
- jalapenos
- cayenne pepper
- star anise pods
- cinnamon sticks
- lemon
- dried thyme
- infused honey
Want to learn more and make your own Fire Cider? Check out the original recipe on Nourished Kitchen.
In need of some kitchen gadgets to make edibles? Amazon has deep discounts on open box and used items that might be just what you need.
Learn more at JoinBiteMe.com!
Visit the website for full show notes, free dosing calculator, recipes and more.
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