How to Make Cannabis-Infused Gummies at Home (Florida MMJ Guide)
Step-by-step guide to making cannabis gummies with RSO or distillate. Florida MMJ patients can save $100+ by making their own edibles with grocery store ingredients.
Why Make Your Own Gummies?
Florida MMJ patients pay $30-60 for a pack of 10 dispensary gummies. That's $3-6 per gummy.
Here's the thing: with a $20-40 RSO syringe from your dispensary, you can make 50-100 gummies at home. Same medicine. Way less money.
No, you don't need to decarb flower. No, you don't need to infuse coconut oil for hours. You just need an RSO or distillate syringe (which you can buy at any Florida dispensary) and some grocery store ingredients.
This recipe has been making the rounds in the Florida patient community because it actually works — and it's dead simple.
What You'll Need
Ingredients (All Grocery Store Items)
- 1g syringe of RSO or distillate — available at any FL dispensary (Trulieve, Jungle Boys, MUV, etc.)
- ½ cup cold water
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 box Jell-O (3 oz, any flavor)
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin (Knox or store brand)
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Glass measuring cup (Pyrex or similar)
- Whisk or fork
- Silicone candy molds (gummy bear shapes are popular — about $8 at Walmart or Amazon)
- Eyedropper or small condiment bottle for filling molds
- Cooking spray
- A container of tap-warm water (to warm the syringe)
That's it. No candy thermometer. No double boiler. Nothing fancy.
Step-by-Step Recipe
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 30 minutes prep + overnight to set
Step 1: Mix the Base
In your glass measuring cup, combine the ½ cup cold water and ¼ cup corn syrup. Stir until the mixture is clear and combined.
Step 2: Add to Cold Pan (Don't Heat Yet)
Pour the mixture into your saucepan. Keep the heat OFF for now.
Add the box of Jell-O and 2 packets of unflavored gelatin to the cold liquid. Whisk until all the powder is dissolved and there are no lumps.
This is important: dissolve everything before you turn on the heat. It prevents clumping.
Step 3: Heat Gently
Turn your stove to LOW. Heat the mixture for 5-10 minutes, stirring every minute. Scrape the sides of the pan to prevent sticking.
You're looking for a clear, smooth liquid. Don't let it boil — low and slow is the goal.
Step 4: Prep Your Molds
While the mixture heats, spray your silicone molds with a little cooking spray. This helps the gummies release cleanly later.
Step 5: Warm the Syringe (KEY STEP)
This is the step most people mess up.
Place your RSO or distillate syringe in a container of tap-warm water (not hot, just warm). Let it sit for a few minutes. This thins out the oil so it flows easily into your mixture.
If you skip this, the RSO will be thick and gloppy — and won't mix evenly.
Step 6: Add the RSO/Distillate
Once your mixture is heated and clear, remove it from the heat.
Push the entire warmed syringe of RSO or distillate into the liquid. Stir quickly and thoroughly until fully combined.
You want to work fast here — the mixture starts setting as it cools.
Step 7: Fill the Molds
Transfer the mixture to your eyedropper or condiment bottle. Fill each mold compartment.
Pro tip: Slightly overfill each mold. Gummies shrink as they cool and set.
Tap the mold on the counter to release any air bubbles.
Step 8: Refrigerate Overnight
Place the filled molds in the refrigerator. Let them set overnight — don't rush this part.
Step 9: Demold and Store
Turn the molds over and pop out your gummies. Store them in a glass container in the refrigerator.
They'll keep for 2-3 weeks refrigerated.
Dosage: How Strong Are These?
Let's do the math.
A 1g syringe of RSO typically contains 600-800mg of THC total (check your label — it varies by brand and dispensary).
If you make 50 gummies from this recipe:
- 700mg ÷ 50 gummies = ~14mg per gummy
If you make 100 smaller gummies:
- 700mg ÷ 100 gummies = ~7mg per gummy
For Beginners
If you're new to edibles or have a low tolerance, start with half a gummy (5-7mg). Wait at least 2 hours before taking more.
Edibles hit differently than smoking — they take longer to kick in (45-90 minutes) and the effects last much longer (4-8 hours).
The golden rule: Start low, go slow. You can always take more. You can't take less.
Pro Tips from the Community
- Warm the syringe. Seriously, don't skip this. Cold RSO is like peanut butter — it won't mix.
- Low heat only. High heat can degrade THC. Keep it gentle.
- Stir constantly when heating. Prevents sticking and clumping.
- Slightly overfill molds. They shrink as they set.
- Label your container. Write the dosage and date. Your future self will thank you.
- Keep refrigerated. These don't have preservatives like store-bought gummies.
Where to Get RSO in Florida
Every major Florida dispensary carries RSO or distillate syringes:
- Trulieve — RSO syringes in various sizes
- Jungle Boys — Distillate syringes
- MUV — RSO and distillate options
- The Flowery — Concentrate syringes
- Cookies — Distillate products
- RISE, Curaleaf, and others — Check their menus
Prices typically range from $20-45 depending on size and potency.
Save Even More: Check Dispensary Deals First
Before you buy that RSO syringe, see who's got it on sale.
At CannaDealsFL, we track daily deals from 20+ Florida dispensaries. You might find RSO 20% off, or a buy-one-get-one deal that makes your gummy-making even cheaper.
→ Check today's Florida MMJ deals
Final Thoughts
Making your own cannabis gummies isn't about being a "cannabis chef" — it's about stretching your medicine budget. Florida patients are paying hundreds per month for their medication. If a $30 syringe can replace $150 worth of dispensary gummies, that's money back in your pocket.
This recipe works. The ingredients are simple. The process is straightforward. And you get consistent, dosed gummies without the dispensary markup.
Give it a try, start with a low dose, and see what works for you.
This guide is for educational purposes only. Always follow Florida MMJ regulations and consume cannabis responsibly.