White Asparagus in White Sauce

Description
My other grandmother's recipe.

Ingredients

 * 2 (14½ ounces) cans white asparagus, drained reserving liquid
 * 2 tablespoons margarine
 * 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
 * ½ cup asparagus water
 * ½ cup milk
 * 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into julienne strips
 * ⅓ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
 * ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

 * 1) Drain asparagus spears, reserving ½ cup of the liquid.
 * 2) Beat margarine in a saucepan.
 * 3) Add flour; blend.
 * 4) Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and milk.
 * 5) Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles.
 * 6) Add cooked ham and seasonings.
 * 7) Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through but do not boil.
 * 8) Serve in preheated serving dish.