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In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
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Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla bean scrapings and orange liqueur.
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Place pears in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down the bowl if necessary.
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Add the sugar syrup and pulse just until combined.
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Transfer the pears to a bowl and stir in the walnuts.
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Place the mixture in the refrigerator to cool completely, approximately 1 hour.
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The filling may be made up to 1 day ahead of time.
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Heat oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven to 360 degrees F.
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To form the dumplings, remove 1 wonton wrapper from the package, covering the others with a damp cloth.
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Brush the edges of the wrapper lightly with water.
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Place 1 teaspoon of the pear mixture in the center of the wrapper.
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Fold over the edges, seal, and shape as desired.
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Set on a sheet pan and cover with a damp cloth.
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Repeat procedure until all of the filling is gone.
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Gently place the wontons in the oil, 7 to 8 at a time.
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Fry until golden, approximately 2 minutes.
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Remove to a cooling rack set in a sheet pan lined with newspaper and let cool at least 5 minutes before serving.
