Crabapple from seed?

Good morning. Last night I found that the crabapple tree that has been part of my property for many years was destroyed during a storm. I gleaned about 5 gallons of fruit. Is it possible to grow the seeds from these? I think some are ripe. How do I do this?
I know that the fruit may not be the same, it's more of a sentimental issue. I'll replace the tree with another crabapple for fruit, but would still like to keep this one going.

Thanks for the help

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Ugh, sorry to hear of your loss.

It's not just the fruit, I'm afraid - it really depends on whether it was a hybrid or grafted, etc.. If I were you, I'd search for some limb tips that haven't wilted too bad and try to get some cuttings off of it - stick a few of them in some gallon pots in moist soil in a shady spot and give it a go.

Maybe someone with more crabapple experience will chime in.

Yeah, I figured that. Unfortunately, by the time I got to it, it was too far gone. I did save some tips, but have little hope for them.

Thanks!

Don't give up on them, you might be surprised.

Best of luck!