Fruity Mary Punch (New Year's Eve)

Directions

Add water and brown sugar in a Dutch oven.

Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in wine, apple, orange, pineapple and star anise.

Reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes.

Stir in orange curaçao and cook for 6 minutes more.

Discard star anise.

Serve the punch in heat-safe wineglasses or coffee cups.

Use spoon to add some fruit into each glass.