Crafting Ohio-Inspired Cannabis Edibles and Topicals from Your Home Grow

Ohio isn’t just home to buckeye candies and Lake Erie sunsets - it’s also quickly becoming a haven for home cannabis growers. If you're nurturing your own green garden, you're sitting on a goldmine of wellness and creativity. Once your harvest is dried and cured, why stop at smoking? You can craft delicious edibles and soothing topicals, all inspired by Ohio’s unique culinary and herbal traditions.

Whether you’re blending Buckeye Butter Bites or infusing your own Amish peppermint balm, this guide walks you through how to make the most of your homegrown cannabis in true Ohio fashion.

Buckeye Butter Bites: A Midwest Munchies Classic

Who says you can’t combine cannabis with Ohio’s most iconic treat? Buckeye candies - those chocolate-covered peanut butter balls - get a grown-up twist with a cannabis-infused spin.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup cannabutter (see below)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Toothpicks & parchment paper

How to Make:

1. Make Cannabutter:

• Decarb your homegrown cannabis (about 7g per ½ cup of butter) at 240°F for 40 minutes.
• Simmer with butter and a splash of water for 2-3 hours. Strain and cool.

2. Mix: In a large bowl, blend peanut butter, cannabutter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until a firm dough forms. Roll into balls and chill.

3. Dip: Melt chocolate, spear each ball with a toothpick, and dip ¾ of the way to leave that classic buckeye look.

4. Dose Thoughtfully: Start with low-dose butter until you know your tolerance!

Ohio Orchard Gummies

Inspired by Ohio’s fall apple harvests, these sweet-and-sour gummies are perfect for precise dosing and discreet daytime use.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 cup Ohio apple cider
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin
• 2 tbsp infused tincture or FECO (full extract cannabis oil)
• Silicone gummy molds

How to Make:

• Heat cider and lemon juice over low heat.
• Whisk in gelatin until smooth.
• Remove from heat and stir in cannabis extract.
• Pour into molds and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Bonus Tip: Dust finished gummies with cinnamon sugar for an extra Ohio autumn vibe.

Amish Herbal Healing Salve

Inspired by Ohio’s Amish country and known for its use of natural remedies, this salve combines cannabis with traditional herbs for a topical that soothes aches, pains, and dry skin.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup cannabis-infused coconut oil
• ¼ cup beeswax
• 2 tbsp shea butter
• 1 tbsp each dried comfrey, calendula, and chamomile (or essential oils)
• A few drops of peppermint or lavender essential oil

How to Make:

1. Melt infused oil, beeswax, and shea butter in a double boiler.
2. Add herbs and simmer for 30 mins (or steep herbs beforehand in the oil).
3. Strain, pour into tins or jars, and allow to set.

This salve is non-psychoactive, perfect for localized pain relief or skin care.

Cannabis Cornbread Muffins with Maple Butter

Perfect for sharing at a fall potluck - or enjoying solo on a quiet Ohio afternoon. These muffins pair perfectly with Ohio maple syrup and subtle earthy cannabis undertones.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup melted cannabutter
• Optional Maple Butter:
• ¼ cup softened butter
• 2 tbsp Ohio maple syrup

Bake muffins at 375°F for 15-18 minutes and enjoy with a slather of maple butter.

Cannabis & Honey Lip Balm (Inspired by Ohio Beekeepers)

Keep your lips soft during those snowy Ohio winters. Infuse cannabis into your lip balm using local beeswax and honey.

What You’ll Need:

• 2 tbsp cannabis-infused coconut oil
• 1 tbsp beeswax pellets
• 1 tsp Ohio honey
• 2 drops vanilla or mint extract

Melt, mix, and pour into lip balm tubes. Let cool and label clearly - this balm is for external use only.

Local Flavors, Elevated Vibes

Ohio’s seasons, ingredients, and herbal traditions provide the perfect inspiration for turning your cannabis crop into something special. From infused buckeyes to healing herbal salves, your garden can do more than just flower - it can nourish, soothe, and delight. Just remember: label everything clearly, dose responsibly, and follow local laws. When in doubt, start low and go slow!

At HomeGrow Helpline, we help home growers across Ohio get the most out of their harvest. Whether you're cooking, crafting, or curing - our guides bring you creative, practical, and safe ways to use your homegrown cannabis.