Heat preserves in a small pan over low heat, stirring until liquified (this only takes a moment or two).
Add Orange Juice/Pineapple Juice blend and Almond extract to preserves. Once mixture is heated through add blueberries. Take off of heat and set aside while you prepare shortcake. Plan to spoon over finished shortcakes almost immediately.
For Shortcake:
Slice pound cake and cut-out with star shaped cookie cutter, if desired. You need two slices per serving. Place one layer of cake on a plate.
Place a small amount of whipped cream on first slice of cake.
Place sliced fresh strawberries on top of whipped cream.
Add another layer of whipped cream and the other piece of pound cake.