Heat until the sugar dissolves. Place the saucepan over medium high heat and heat the mixture, stirring constantly, until the sugar completely dissolves.
3
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator.Pour the cream base into a bowl, cover it, and place it in the refrigerator to cool down for an hour or two.
4
Freeze the ice cream in an ice cream maker. Pour the chilled base into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Depending on what type of ice cream maker you have, the freezing process might take one or more hours.
5
Add mix-ins. When the ice cream is partially frozen, add your favorite mix-ins to flavor your ice cream. A vanilla base tastes wonderful with just about any type of fruit, candy or nut. Add a cup (more or less to taste) of one or more of the following: