Creamed Corn with Bacon and Rosemary

Name: Creamed Corn with Bacon and Rosemary
Ingredients: 5 large ears fresh sweet corn (or 4 cups frozen sweet corn kernels); 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2/3 cup water; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon fresh minced rosemary; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste