Gruyere and Apple Potatoes Au Gratin

Ingredients

• 8 large russet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 4 apples (peeled, cored and thinly sliced)
• 6-8 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)
• 4-6 shallots (peeled and chopped)
• 1-2 tbsp fresh marjoram leaves (chopped)
• 1 1/2 lbs gruyere ((or other good cooking Swiss cheese), grated)
• 3 pints heavy cream
• salt, white pepper and nutmeg (to taste)