Very Berry Sodas

Homemade strawberry ice cream often is icy, but not this one. The trick is to cook the strawberries with sugar to a jamlike consistency. This reduces the moisture in the fruit and allows the sugar to coat the berries. It also increases the berry flavor. This technique can be used with most fruits with a high water content. Check the sweetness of the berries and be careful not to add too much sugar, or you will dilute the berry flavor and make the ice cream too sweet. Also, go easy when you