Homemade liquorice

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.

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.

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.

English licorice, or licorice allsorts, is a classic, old-fashioned confection. I just love the ones with coconut and black licorice – one bite and I am in heaven. Luckily these delicious confections are easy to make, and my version is made from almonds and coconut. I highly recommend waiting until the next day before tasting;

Licorice liqueur is the simplest liqueur to make and does not need months of brewing. Make it now and offer it the next day.

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…

Make this gluten free licorice with bright red cherry flavor at home and never go without licorice again. Better than anything you can buy!