Maple Bacon Bourbon Pops

1. 1

   Scrape seeds from vanilla bean.

2. 2

   Bring vanilla bean, seeds, cream and the next 2 ingredients to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

3. 3

   Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and let cool completely (about 1 hour).

5. 5

   Remove vanilla bean.

6. 6

   Whisk in maple syrup and 2 cups water.

7. 7

   Pour mixture evenly into 3- or 4-ounce pop molds, and freeze without sticks for 1 hour or until slushy.

8. 8

   Push crumbled bacon into slushy pops, distributing bacon evenly throughout pops.

9. 9

   Place sticks in pops, and freeze 4 hours or until firm.

10. 10

    Unmold and serve immediately.

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