Heart-shaped Strawberry Pancakes

Ingredients

 * Large container of fresh strawberries, washed
 * Raspberries and blueberries, washed
 * 1¼ cups strawberry preserves
 * ¼ cup apple juice
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice pancake mix (all ingredients listed on the box of pancake mix)
 * Large heart-shaped cookie cutter

Directions

 * 1) First prepare the strawberry sauce. Cut 1½ cups of sliced fresh strawberries. Set aside. Stir together the strawberry preserves and the apple and lemon juices in a saucepan on low heat. When it gently bubbles, add the sliced strawberries. Cook for one minute. Puree the sauce in a blender until it's smooth. Cover and set aside. Serves four.
 * 2) To prepare the pancakes, follow the directions on the box of pancake mix. Press the cookie cutter into each finished pancake.
 * 3) If necessary, reheat the strawberry sauce. Dress up the plate with heart-shaped strawberry slices, raspberries, and blueberries.