How to Make Canna Sugar: Easy Guide

Would you like to add some sweetness to your daily dose of marijuana? Canna sugar is an alternative to traditional infusions like oils and butters. Put this versatile ingredient into anything from coffee to crepes to create endless edible potential.

Read on to learn more about this delicious product that could become the primary way you consume cannabis. We’ll tell you how to make it and provide tips to get the best results from your concoction.

What is cannabis sugar?

As the name suggests, this substance consists of sucrose infused with cannabinoids. Edible marijuana is available in several forms, and these crystals are steadily becoming a popular option. Weed sugar offers a convenient way to add THC to your food.

The mixture has a similar potency to other homemade cannabis edibles but lacks the strong, earthy flavor. Substitute it for table sugar to enhance the flavor and effects of just about any recipe. It’s the perfect solution for both a sweet tooth and marijuana craving.

Is weed sugar useful?

Canna sugar has all the benefits of typical edibles but is far more flexible. Create the treats your heart desires using this handy cannabis product.

The crystals remain usable for up to one year, unlike infused butter which expires quickly. This extract is also scentless and discreet for those who’d prefer to stay inconspicuous.

Marijuana sugar is water soluble, which means you can put it in beverages such as hot chocolate or lemonade. Boost the potency of your preferred drinks and your mood.

Few other edibles are as easy to use as these crystals. Sprinkle a few teaspoons onto any meal to create an indulgent snack in seconds.

Canna sugar recipe: A step-by-step guide about how to make canna sugar

Learning how to make canna sugar isn’t complicated, but you’ll need to prepare a few materials before you begin.

Here’s what you’ll need to create your first batch:

• Cannabis flowers: Use buds grown from high THC seeds for the best effects. You’ll need up to an ounce or more of good-quality nugs.
• 1 cup of grain alcohol: A high-proof option is ideal, like Everclear 190. 
• 1 cup of sugar: Most canna sugar connoisseurs use white granulated crystals, but brown, cane, and coconut variants also work. 
• Cheesecloth: This is just breathable cotton fabric. A pillowcase, bandana, or cloth napkin also do the job.
• Glass jar with a lid
• Mixing bowl
• Baking tray

Step 1: Decarboxylate your cannabis

The step is necessary to prepare your buds to be turned into marijuana sugar. Knowing how to decarb weed is essential to activate those cannabinoids you’d like to enjoy.

The decarboxylation process involves using heat to remove a carboxyl group from the THCA and CBDA found in raw cannabis. These compounds are then converted into THC and CBD, providing the psychoactive effects we all love.

The easiest way to perform this procedure at home is with your oven. Preheat it to 230ºF, and then coarsely grind your buds. Spread them across a baking tray and cook for 25–30 minutes.

After your decarbed flowers have cooled, you’re ready to continue with the canna sugar recipe. 

Step 2: Make an alcohol-based tincture

Place your baked buds into the glass jar and cover them with alcohol. Screw the lid tightly and leave it to stand for around 20 minutes. Shake the mixture often to prevent the plant matter from settling.

Step 3: Strain the liquid

Using the cheesecloth, strain the alcohol tincture into the mixing bowl. Discard the remaining flowers.

Step 4: Add the sugar

Pour your chosen sweetener into the marijuana tincture and mix, ensuring it coats all crystals. At this stage, your THC sugar resembles wet sand.

Step 5: Evaporate the alcohol

Cover the bowl with another cheesecloth and leave it in a safe place. The mixture should take 48–72 hours to air dry. 

You’ll know the crystals are ready when they resemble dry granules and no longer smell of alcohol.

Step 6: Grind and store your cannabis sugar

Break up large pieces and store the canna sugar in an airtight container to protect it from moisture.

What else should you keep in mind when making canna sugar?

This recipe is easy to complete, but following our tips ensures you consistently achieve perfect results.

Stir the sugar often while it’s drying

If the mixture isn’t stirred enough during the drying process, the cannabis sugar forms hard chunks. 

Break these clumps up with a food processor, grinder, or spoon. 

Don’t use heat to evaporate the alcohol

While drying does take a few days, letting nature take its course is the safest option. Alcohol is flammable, so using heat to evaporate it could be disastrous.

If you can’t wait for your canna sugar to dry, use a food dehydrator set to 95ºF.

What can I use canna sugar for?

Are you looking for ideas on how to use your freshly made infusion? Here are our favorite ways to use these delectable crystals:

• Add a spoonful to your tea, coffee, or cocktail for refreshing THC drinks.
• Grind your weed sugar into powder and use it to coat jelly candies for easy canna gummies. 
• Use the powdered granules to make frosting for weed cakes with an extra kick.

Top 3 best strains for marijuana sugar

For mouthwatering edibles, it’s vital to use flavorsome marijuana that complements sweetness. These are the tasty strains from our cannabis seed bank we recommend using in your THC-infused sugar:

• Sweet Tooth regular 
• Gelato autoflower
• Candy Cream autoflower

Remember to store cannabis seeds properly to ensure they germinate. This way, you’re guaranteed successful crops with bountiful buds to turn into a sugary confection. 

Frequently asked questions about canna sugar

Are you still intrigued by this scrumptious substance? Read below for the answers to our most commonly asked questions about the edible.

How much weed sugar can I consume?

As everybody’s tolerance is different, it’s best to start with half a teaspoon. Use more later if you didn’t achieve the desired effects.

What color should cannabis-infused sugar be?

Canna sugar should appear light yellow to dark green. This color isn’t an indication of potency but shows how much plant matter went into the alcohol tincture.

How do I make my weed sugar more potent?

For crystals with stronger effects, use more buds when making your tincture. Do this by doubling your amount of marijuana flowers or halving the alcohol volume.