Mixed Berry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pint fresh strawberries
• ½ pint fresh blackberries
• ½ pint fresh raspberries
• ½ pint fresh blueberries
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 2 heaping tbsp seedless raspberry preserves
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Combine strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, sugar and water in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring to boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries are soft, about 10 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
4. Transfer the berry mixture to a blender or food processor, add the raspberry preserves and lemon juice and blend until smooth.
5. Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.