Homemade licorice

Learning how to make licorice is simple and fun. Here is our basic homemade licorice recipe complete with vegan and gluten-free options.

Black licorice can remind us of a visit to our favorite old-fashioned candy store, with rows and rows of jars filled with colorful confections like fruit gummies, taffy, and bricks of fresh chocolate fudge. Licorice comes in all shapes and sizes—from shoestrings to straws and twists, to pillowy-soft and super-salty like those found in Nordic countries. Treat yourself to a fun afternoon of DIY candy making at home with our easy recipe below.

This easy and yummy recipe for Sugar Free Homemade Licorice can be made low in carbs, gluten free and keto friendly as well.

Learning how to make licorice is simple and fun. Here is our basic homemade licorice recipe complete with vegan and gluten-free options.

Black Licorice Caramels just like grandma used to make. A creamy, soft caramel flavored with anise. One of the best black licorice recipes out there!

Here is a super easy recipe for licorice caramels. They are soft and chewy. Your family will absolutely love them and beg you to make them all the time.

Homemade Licorice - Why buy licorice in the store when you can make the freshest, most aromatic version you've ever tasted at home? With the essence of your choice—licorice root, anise extract, fennel seed-infused syrup—and just a few other ingredients, it's amazingly easy to cook up a sweet taffy that can be cut into cubes, twisted into ropes, or otherwise fashioned into a chewy old-school treat.

A nice gift for all licorice fans out there. Licorice syrup can be used in many ways – nice for cooking and baking!

My grandfather taught me how to make this. I am actually not a lover of liquorice however, my family like this.

Be sure to read the *notes* under the recipe before starting because you have a couple options for anise extract, fennel seeds and the activated charcoal. I will also explain how this recipe can be both/either gummies or licorice, depending on whether you dry them or not! Sugar Free Black Licorice (or Licorice Gummies) 1/4 c unflavored gelatin 1/2 c natural sweetener of choice (I use a mixture of 2-3 for best flavor) 1/4 c heavy cream 1/2 c water* (see note about if you want to use Fennel…