White Asparagus in White Sauce

Description
My other grandmother's recipe.



Ingredients

 * 2 (14.5 	 ounces) cans   white asparagus, drained reserving liquid
 * 2 	tablespoons margarine
 * 2 	tablespoons unbleached flour
 * 1/2 	cup asparagus water
 * 1/2 	cup milk
 * 4 	ounces cooked ham, cut into julienne strips
 * 1/3 	teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
 * 1/4 	teaspoon salt

Directions
Drain asparagus spears, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid. Heat margarine in a saucepan. Add flour; blend. Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and milk. Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles. Add cooked ham and seasonings. Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through but do not boil. Serve in preheated serving dish.