How To Make Herb Sugar at Home

Making herb butter might sound too complicated to beginners, and it has far too many steps to follow. We get it! That's why herb sugar is such a great option. Adding herb-infused sugar can turn your drinks or milk into something special. Now roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of herb sugar making.

Note: For an advanced recipe, choose an herb variety that fits you best. Which variety you use is entirely up to you, based on your taste, tolerance, and the effects you want to experience. Sweet, fruit-forward varieties are a good place to start because they complement the sugar without overpowering it.

What you need for the herb-infused sugar:

• ECRU Decarb Kit

• 3-5 grams dried herb

• 1 cup of Everclear

• 1 cup white sugar

• Cheesecloth

• Mason jar

Step 1: Decarb the herb

"The Decarb Kit is simple to use and has minimal smell!" - Carter Hickey

1. Decarb the herb. Use #EcruDecarb's preset mode. Preheat your oven to preset. Place dried herb on the ECRU Decarb Kit glass pan. Cover the glass pan with the smell-proof silicone lid. Insert the thermometer sensor stick into the center of the lid. Insert the kit set into the oven. Set the thermometer to any mode you want. When the micro temperature inside the glass box reaches preset, the countdown starts automatically. Wait for the alarm to sound and your decarboxylation cycle is done.

Other Steps:

1. Grind. Grind the decarbed herb with a grinder.

2. Add the herb. Add your ground herb to the pan.

3. Freeze the alcohol and herb. Cover the herb with the Everclear and #EcruDecarb glass with lid. Shake for a few minutes and place the glass pan with lid into the fridge overnight. Alcohol is a very broad solvent for lipids and fats; by freezing the mixture you can minimize lipid and fat dissolution in your end product.

4. Filter the Everclear. Filter the Everclear through a cheesecloth into a bowl and discard the herb.

5. Preheat Oven. Set oven to 93°C/200°F

6. Add sugar. Add the sugar to the Everclear mixture and place the pan into the oven. Check the sugar every 30 minutes until all the alcohol has evaporated.

7. Let cool. Wait until the sugar has cooled down and break up any large pieces.

8. Storage. Place the sugar into an airtight container. Consume the sugar within 7 days.

9. Portion carefully. Please refer to the serving information below and the herb variety you picked. Overconsumption of the active compounds from an infused treat can be very uncomfortable and cause serious psychological and physical side effects.

Tips for serving infused treats

The strength of your infused treats depends on several factors, from the herb variety you choose to storage, or even how long and at what temperature you treated the herb. For safe serving, try spreading 1/4 teaspoon on a snack and see how that portion affects you after an hour. First-time users must be very careful with servings.

Conclusion

Herb sugar is easy to make and store. It's also a great way to incorporate it into daily food and drinks, just like regular sugar. If you are looking for a simple way to add herb-infused sweetness to your day, herb sugar might be your go-to option. So give it a try and leave comments below!