Can you propagate a young crab apple tree with branches that were broken off?

Question: We have a four foot tall crab apple tree in our backyard. Some kids were running around and accidentally sat on the tree breaking off three sizable branches. Can I put the branches in water to root/start new trees or what can I do to save the branches and the tree? Answer: Jonathan Foster, read more Can you propagate a young crab apple tree with branches that were broken off?